The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches.
Mental Health
Trauma and Addiction Recovery: How to Work with Couples
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 @ 3:00-5:00pm ET
We know that relationships impacted by addiction have divorce rates four times higher than average. Even after beginning recovery, relationships are still at risk. Trauma history is likely to play a key reason. Partners impacted by addiction often have a long history of trauma that may precede their relationship.
Urdu translation and psychometric properties of WHO-Five Wellbeing Index among male patients with substance use disorders in Pakistan
Abstract Objective The present study aims to translate and adapt the WHO-Five Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) into the Urdu language and then determine its psychometric properties. Method Male participants ( N = 201) between 18 and 45 years old ( M...
Challenges in prevention and treatment in the post-pandemic (Argentina-Chile-Mexico-Peru)
ISSUP Argentina presented a webinar that addressed the increased impact of isolation and social distancing stemming from the pandemic on the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Latin America, including children and adolescents...
Challenges in prevention and treatment in the post-pandemic (Argentina-Chile-Mexico-Peru)
ISSUP Argentina invites you to participate in a webinar that addresses the increased impact of isolation and social distancing resulting from the pandemic on the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Latin America, including children and adolescents, resulting in deteriorating mental health and increased consumption of psychoactive substances.
Research on gambling and links to suicide
We are delighted to invite you to a webinar led by Dr Steve Sharman, Research Fellow, The National Addiction Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), at King’s College London. Steve will discuss his latest work on gambling and suicide. Steve is a specialist in gambling research and is an Academic Fellow of the Society for the Study of Addiction.
Queer and bi sexualities and alcohol mis/use
This discussant based presentation session will use qualitative research findings from two studies, each unpacking the "LGBTQ":
Amy's presentation explores alcohol and substance use focusing on bisexual identities:
Lisa uses a small subgroup of young women and gender diverse people to explore sexuality, gender expression, and growing up post-disaster, and the role alcohol can play.
Integrating AOD and mental health sectors: dreaming the impossible dream?
This webinar looked at the reasons why the integration of AOD and mental health sectors has failed and outlines possible alternatives. It almost goes without saying that addressing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health...
Addiction treatment in India: Legal, ethical and professional concerns reported in the media
This study is a content analysis of newspaper reports from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019 looking into legal, ethical and professional concerns regarding the treatment of substance use disorders in India.
Mental Health in Substance Use and Youth: Youth Substance Use - Trends, Considerations, and Evidence-Based Approaches
ISSUP Ukraine is pleased to present the Final Webinar in their Three-Part Series on 'Mental Health of Youth and Substance'. This Webinar will focus on Youth Substance Use: Trends, Considerations, and Evidence-Based Approaches.
Mental Health in Substance Use and Youth: Youth Substance Use - Trends, Considerations, and Evidence-Based Approaches
ISSUP Ukraine is pleased to invite you to attend the Final Webinar in their Three-Part Series on 'Mental Health of Youth and Substance'. This Webinar will focus on Youth Substance Use: Trends, Considerations, and Evidence-Based Approaches.
