Public health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

Public Health 2020

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Winnipeg
Canada

Public Health 2020 is the national conference where public health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, students and trainees come together to strengthen efforts to improve health and well-being, to share the latest research and information, to promote best practices and to advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research.

Scholars International Conference on STD, HIV and AIDS Research

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Tokyo
Japan

The Scholars International Conference on STD, HIV and AIDS Research will be held on November 18-19, 2019 in Tokyo Japan.

Over 100 specialists in STD from all over the world are expected to come together to discuss on exploring challenges to the control and prevention of STD/AIDS.

Webinar: Alcohol, MDMA and Cannabis Use: Impact on the Adolescent Brain

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Webinar

Summary

This webinar is for teachers, school staff, parents and others who are interested in understanding the effect of drugs on the adolescent brain. It will explore the development of adolescent brain and how this process is interrupted by the use of alcohol, MDMA and cannabis.

World Patient Safety Day

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Global Campaign

In May 2019, the 72nd World Health Assembly endorsed the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on the 17th of September.

The main objective of World Patient Safety Day is to raise global awareness about patient safety and encourage global solidarity and action.

World Mental Health Day 2019

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Global Campaign

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. 

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.