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Perspectives of healthcare providers, service users, and family members about mental illness stigma in primary care settings: A multi-site qualitative study of seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe
Stigma among healthcare providers is a barrier to the effective delivery of mental health services in primary care. Few studies have been conducted in primary care settings comparing the attitudes of healthcare providers and experiences of...
Urdu translation and psychometric properties of WHO-Five Wellbeing Index among male patients with substance use disorders in Pakistan
Abstract
Objective
The present study aims to translate and adapt the WHO-Five Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) into the Urdu language and then determine its psychometric properties.
Method
Male participants (N = 201) between 18 and 45...
Desafíos en prevención y tratamiento en la post-pandemia (Argentina-Chile-México-Perú)
ISSUP Argentina presentó un webinar que abordó el mayor impacto del aislamiento y el distanciamiento social derivado de la pandemia en la calidad de vida de las poblaciones vulnerables de América Latina, incluidos los niños y adolescentes...
Integrating AOD and mental health sectors: dreaming the impossible dream?
This webinar looked at the reasons why the integration of AOD and mental health sectors has failed and outlines possible alternatives.
It almost goes without saying that addressing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health...
Addiction treatment in India: Legal, ethical and professional concerns reported in the media
Mental Health in Substance Use and Youth: Youth Substance Use - Trends, Considerations, and Evidence-Based Approaches
Webinar I: The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use
Substance Use, Mental Health and Suicide among Inuit in Canada
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization representing Inuit across Canada, have summarized the latest statistics on substance use and mental health among Inuit in...
Mental Health of Youth and Substance Use: Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Call for Papers- Dual Diagnosis in Older Adults
This new annual themed issue of Advances in Dual Diagnosis will focus on issues surrounding dual diagnosis in older adults in order to improve assessment intervention, treatment and care of older adults with dual diagnosis from both public...
Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative’s Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence
The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant public health concern and is prevalent in families. Over 100 million people are thought to be affected by a close relative's substance use, with many experiencing negative health and social...
Climate Related Disasters Nexus with Mental Illness (including SUDs)
Predictors of Burden and Resilience in Family Caregivers of Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder.
Background
Family caregivers are an essential resource for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Overburdened caregivers often experience detrimental effects to their emotional and physical well-being.
Method
A cross...
My journey begins with compassion
Stigma is a major barrier to the well-being and recovery of people with lived and living experience of substance use disorders.
This animated video about two friends, Alex and Sam, explores the devastating impact of substance use stigma...
Cannabis tourist destinations: Risk for vulnerable travellers with pre-existing mental disorders
Substances as Self-Treatment for Cognitive Test Anxiety among Undergraduate Students
COVID-19 & Substance Use in Canada: Impacts on Consumption, Services, and Service Providers
Mental Health of Youth and Substance Use: Self-harm and Suicide in Young
Policies, delivery models, and lessons learned from integrating mental health and substance abuse services into primary health care in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) represent 18.3% of premature mortality, consume 23% of the household expenditures, and cost 1.8% of the gross domestic product. Risk factors such as alcohol, khat, and cannabis use are on the...
COVID-19 Response: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Community Health Workers
This online course provides an overview of how community health workers (CHWs) can support their communities by providing appropriate mental health and psychosocial support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this course you will learn...
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