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

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Webinar

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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.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

News
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day originated in Canada with the first FASD Day taking place on 9th September 1999. Since then the campaign has gathered global recognition with many countries now taking part in activities...

Advancing Public Health in International Alcohol Control

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Melbourne
Australia

Action is needed by governments to control the marketing, labelling and availability of alcohol given the growing evidence about the burden of disease and premature mortality associated with alcohol use.

Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol

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Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol is a joint initiative aiming to reduce underage drinking and heavy episodic drinking among young people, as both strongly affect the health and welfare of Europe’s population. The evidence highlights that...

Prevalence of Binge Drinking in Singapore

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The prevalence of binge drinking- the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time- is increasing across Asia. Previous research has shown revealed links between heavy drinking and poor mental health outcomes...