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The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches. .
Logging into Therapy: Adolescent Perceptions of Online Therapies for Mental Health Problems
Abstract
Objectives
This study describes adolescent attitudes towards online therapies and explores the factors that predict these attitudes.
Method
Australian adolescents (N = 217) were surveyed on their knowledge of, attitudes towards...
The Stigma of Substance Use
Dr Liviu Alexandrescu Lecturer in Criminology School of History, Philosophy and Culture – Oxford Brookes University
Presentation title: Drug/dependency stigma and marginality: some reflections on the political economy of blame.
Dr James...
Treatment Experiences with Norwegian Health Care among Immigrant Men Living with Co-Occurring Substance Use- and Mental Health Disorders
Abstract
Immigrants are considered at risk of psychological distress and therefore involvement in substance abuse, due to a variety of pre- and post-migration factors. Further, there is lower treatment engagement, a higher dropout rate...
Building Strength and Resilience during the COVID 19 Pandemic A Focus on Parents with Substance Use
Hendree Jones, Professor UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Executive Director UNC Horizons presents on work developed in summer 2020 regarding helping parents cope.
Moving Beyond 'People First' Language- A Glossary of Contested Terms in Substance Use
Language is powerful in shaping view and opinions about groups of people.
By changing the way we discuss substance use issues, we can start to reverse harmful stereotypes about addiction.
Drug use is heavily stigmastised. People who use...
Domestic Violence, Substance Misuse and Mental Ill-health: The Toxic Trio
Within research examining adverse childhood experiences, the toxic trio describes the risk of child abuse and neglect stemming from a child’s exposure to domestic violence, parental mental health issues and/or learning disability, and...
Exploring the Factors that Influence Harmful Alcohol Use Through the Refugee Journey: A Qualitative Study
This report from Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the University of Edinburgh School of Health in Social Science explores the factors influencing harmful alcohol use through the refugee journey.
Drawing on interviews...
Alcohol Change UK Free Webinars
Alcohol Change UK, in partnership with SMMGP and fdap, are running a series of free webinars as part of Alcohol Change UK's Safeguarding Vulnerable Drinkers' Project.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Mental Capacity - Dr Raja...
Stigma Online Learning
CCSA is addressing the stigma surrounding substance use through online learning.
CCSA have developed an introductory learning module as the first in a planned series of modules on the topic of stigma and substance use.
These modules are...
Seminario Web: Justicia Terapéutica e intervenciones en el ámbito penal
ISSUP Argentina te invita a participar de un webinar enfocado en el desarrollo de estrategias de Justicia Terapéutica en el ámbito penal.
El webinar tendrá lugar el jueves 5 de noviembre de 2020 a las 16:00 hrs (hora argentina).
5 de...
Webinar | Family Skills for Prevention of Substance Use, Mental Health and Violence and for Development, including under COVID-19
On November 11th 2020, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on Prevention through Family Skills.
ISAM Webinar Series on COVID-19 and Drug Addiction: International Updates (4th Webinar)
ISAM Webinar Series on COVID-19 and SUD: A Global Perspective on Challenges and Solutions Fourth Webinar
The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) believes that the impact of this pandemic on people struggling with Substance...
Guiding Youth Through COVID-19: A Webinar for Youth Allies
This webinar, delivered in partnership with Alberta Health Services, explored the experiences of youth during COVID-19. Topics covered include the implications for substance use and mental health, mental health literacy, guidance for...
Webinar | The Fusion of Substance Use and Sex
On November 6th 2020, ISSUP Philippines presented Part II of their upcoming Webinar Series. This Webinar focused on Best Practices: Understanding Why and How to Assess and Treat Co-occurring Disorders: Sex and Drugs.
Webinar | Psychological Capital: Substance Use Disorder and Recovery process
On October 2nd 2020, ISSUP Pakistan presented a Webinar on the topic of Psychological Capital.
Webinar: New Challenges in Treatment Addictions: Experience of Ukraine and Kazakhstan
On Wednesday 23rd September, ISSUP Ukraine and ISSUP Kazakhstan presented a Webinar on "New Challenges in Treatment Addictions: Experience of Ukraine and Kazakhstan".
World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on the 10th of September organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.
Close to 800 000 people die by suicide every year...
Methamphetamine Associated Psychosis
Through an overview of the contemporary evidence on methamphetamine use and psychosis, this clinically-focused webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how best to assess and manage individuals...
Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use
Description
This report examines hospitalisation trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders in Canada between 2006 and 2015.
During this period, the rate of hospitalizations related to cannabis use and mental and...
