The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches.
Mental Health
Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence
ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...
Navigating Change and Preparing for 2026
14-15 Belgrave Square, London
Fri 21 Nov 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
The Biology of Trauma
This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing. Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but...
Understanding and supporting people affected by the stigma of substance use
The Anti-Stigma Network, in partnership with Adfam, is delighted to launch its new CPD-accredited training course on stigma and substance use.
Supporting children affected by the substance use of a parent or sibling
Delivered by a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, this two-day course explores the effects of substance use in the family on children, and how to support them. The course covers both direct support for children and young people, and how to support non-substance using parents or other adults to support children appropriately
Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu.
Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu. Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...
Breaking the Cycle: Interrupting Intergenerational Trauma in Substance Use Disorders
Studies continue to support a direct connection between trauma and SUD, with at least 2/3 of those with SUD having a history of childhood trauma or abuse. Toxic stress in childhood from trauma, abuse, neglect, losses, and other adversities has been shown in research to be linked with an increased risk for SUD in adults.
Before You Fix Your Thoughts, Get to Know Them
Before You Fix Your Thoughts, Get to Know Them How understanding cognitive distortions can gently change your life Ever found yourself struggling after a small mistake? Maybe you think, “I’m such a failure,” or assume someone didn’t reply...
How Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain: New Insights and Hope for Healing
Childhood trauma leaves an indelible mark not just on a person’s memories, but on the very structure and function of their brain. A groundbreaking study from the University of Essex, led by Dr. Megan Klabunde, has shed new light on how...
Understanding and supporting people affected by the stigma of substance use
The Anti-Stigma Network, in partnership with Adfam, is delighted to launch its new CPD-accredited training course on stigma and substance use.