Health Promotion

Modern psychiatry challenges of the XXI century

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This year on November 25-27, the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference "Psychiatry of the XXI Century: Global Impact on Modern Society and New Practices on the Ground" was held, co-organized by the Institute of Psychiatry...

Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Alcohol has a negative impact on our immune systems ability to function, leading to greater susceptibility to certain diseases. It is particularly important that, during this pandemic, we protect our immune system in order to give ourselves...

The Self-Care Matrix: A Unifying Framework for Self-Care

Scientific article
We are seeing a global rise in long-term noncommunicable diseases, linked with our inability to protect our own wellbeing. The World Health Organization defines self-care as: "the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote...

COVID-19 and People Who Use Drugs

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The situation regarding responses to the COVID-19 outbreak is rapidly evolving. People who use drugs face the same risks as those of the general population and therefore need to be aware of the appropriate advice to reduce their risk of...