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Reflections on Mental Health Day 2024

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Format
Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health promotion
Practice
Recovery Support
Substances
Addiction
Mental Health
I outline some thoughts in reflection of Mental Health Day 2024, and share some resources to help us think through what mental health means for us and our workplaces and some of the factors that may have an impact on our well-being.
Submitted by Goodman Sibeko -
World Health Organization infographic about supporting mental health in the workplace. The recommendations include learning about stress management techniques, watching for changes in your mental health, and reaching out to a colleagues, friend, or a health worker for support if you need it.

Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reading List

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Format
Reading List
Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support
Populations
Policy
Alternatives to Incarceration
Partner Organisation
ICATI

Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support...

Submitted by Hala Najm -
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support, and supervision, tackling the underlying causes of criminal conduct that is while curbing recidivism rates and fostering effective rehabilitation and societal reintegration. 

Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

Format
Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health promotion
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Policy
Harm reduction
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
ISSUP founder and Senior Consultant Jeff lee speaking at the United Nations in Vienna

Wellness in Recovery: Reading List

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Format
Reading List
Themes
Recovery Support
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Recovery Support: Reading List

Format
Reading List
Themes
Recovery Support

Recovery is a process that often takes significant time and effort to achieve and maintain. Here you will find a selection of resources and pieces of research relating to the topic of recovery support. You can also join the ISSUP recovery...

Submitted by Edie -

Ψυχική υγεία και χρήση ουσιών: Λίστα ανάγνωσης

Format
Reading List
Themes
Addiction
Recovery Support
Treatment
Practice
Mental Health

Τα ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας και χρήσης ουσιών συνδέονται συνήθως και είναι σημαντικό οι επαγγελματίες να είναι εξειδικευμένοι και γνώστες στον εντοπισμό και την εργασία με τις πιθανές προκλήσεις που μπορεί να αντιμετωπίζει ένα άτομο. Για την...

Submitted by Edie -

Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Reading List

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Format
Reading List
Themes
Health promotion
Treatment
Recovery Support
It is not uncommon for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) to experience conditions which make healthy eating and proper nutrition more challenging.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
ISSUP Nutrition Khary Rigg Kelly Miller Addiction Recovery Nutrients Health

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