The principles of self-care are the same as for recovery, as exemplified by recovery-oriented systems of care.

These principles promote a person-centred, strengths-based approach that helps people marshal the individual, social, and environmental factors that support their well-being.

In this webinar, David Mee-Lee, MD and Dr. Deborah Teplow discussed the skills required to make lasting change.

Webinar Objectives:

1. Define the principles of good self-care and their parallels to SAMHSA’s ten principles of recovery, particularly in the context of burnout.
2. Apply three science-based...

Due to the nature of their work, health care professionals frequently experience long hours, stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. If left unaddressed, these issues can lead to increased risks of mental and physical health problems.

One of the most effective ways of reducing stress-related issues is through practising self-care. 

In this scientific statement, specifically designed with health care professionals in mind, the American Heart Association put forward their argument for the importance of self-care. 

The article, which takes a particular focus on the potential risks of...

Many people who develop substance use disorders have mental health conditions, and, likewise, many individuals who suffer from mental health issues also use substances in a harmful manner.

The relationship between mental health and substance use is complex.

In ADF's latest insight, the organisation provides an overview of the subject and its relationship with our brain chemistry.

The article discusses the difficulties in establishing a causal relationship, the environmental factors that increase risk and protective factors and the links that have been made between substance use and...

The World Health Organisation is working alongside other public health authorities around the world to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and inform the public with the latest updates and measures to reduce the potential impact on the global community.

The physical implications of a person contracting coronavirus are clear. However, the mental strain on all members of society should also be considered.

The points presented in this document have been developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as a series of messages that can be used in communications to support mental...

As people develop through childhood, adolescents and into adulthood there are continuous opportunities to lay the foundations of sound mental health. 

Disruptions during this trajectory can have a lasting impact on the way a person develops their sense of self and ability to relate to others and manage everyday life.

Researchers from Harvard University have put together a website and video overview of child development.

The website includes information on:

• Significant mental health problems can and do occur in young children. 
• The interaction of genes and experience affects...