Mental Health

The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches. . 

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SAMHSA’s 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is the most comprehensive survey of substance use, substance use disorders, mental health and the receipt of treatment services for these disorders in the United States. NSDUH began in 1971...

Webinar: Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

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Many of us are drawn to addiction work due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these experiences and strengths can be great assets, they can also be detrimental without care and awareness. In...

Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation in Ghana

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Abstract Introduction Mental illness can affect anyone irrespective of race, gender or personal characteristics. The study sought to investigate health workers’ Knowledge on Mental Health Legislation in Ghana focusing on the Certificate of...

June Student Membership Update

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In our third Student Membership Update we have sourced some funding and research opportunities, and events that we are sure will be of interest. One great way to be more active in this field is to join ISSUP as a member and to contribute to...

Seek quality treatment for substance use disorders

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This fact sheet can be used as a guide for people seeking mental health treatment. It offers three steps to carry out before using a treatment center, as well as the five signs of a treatment center of quality, which includes reviewing the...

Mental Health Atlas 2017

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6 June 2018 – WHO's Mental Health Atlas 2017 reveals that although some countries have made progress in mental health policy-making and planning, there is a global shortage of health workers trained in mental health and a lack of investment...