The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches. .
Mental Health
Overcoming Stigma Through Language: A Primer
Stigma is a significant barrier to wellness and good health for people who use substances. The goal of this primer is to facilitate conversations and increase awareness of the stigma surrounding people who use substances, their support...
Logging into Therapy: Adolescent Perceptions of Online Therapies for Mental Health Problems
Abstract Objectives This study describes adolescent attitudes towards online therapies and explores the factors that predict these attitudes. Method Australian adolescents (N = 217) were surveyed on their knowledge of, attitudes towards...
The Stigma of Substance Use
Dr Liviu Alexandrescu Lecturer in Criminology School of History, Philosophy and Culture – Oxford Brookes University Presentation title: Drug/dependency stigma and marginality: some reflections on the political economy of blame. Dr James...
Treatment Experiences with Norwegian Health Care among Immigrant Men Living with Co-Occurring Substance Use- and Mental Health Disorders
Abstract Immigrants are considered at risk of psychological distress and therefore involvement in substance abuse, due to a variety of pre- and post-migration factors. Further, there is lower treatment engagement, a higher dropout rate, and...
Building Strength and Resilience during the COVID 19 Pandemic A Focus on Parents with Substance Use
Hendree Jones, Professor UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Executive Director UNC Horizons presents on work developed in summer 2020 regarding helping parents cope.
Moving Beyond 'People First' Language- A Glossary of Contested Terms in Substance Use
Language is powerful in shaping view and opinions about groups of people. By changing the way we discuss substance use issues, we can start to reverse harmful stereotypes about addiction. Drug use is heavily stigmastised. People who use...
Live Session on "Principles of Evidence-Based Substance Use Prevention"
We invite you to join tomorrow Live Session on "Principles of Evidence-Based Substance Use Prevention" on ISSUP Pakistan Chapter' Facebook Page, Guest Speaker Dr. Sajid Iqbal Alyana (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Consultant Psychologist at Institute of Clinical Psychology UOK) with Ms.Saima Asghar Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter Executive Director New Life Rehab Center, Sialkot on 6th December 2020, time: 6-7 pm Pakistan Time.
Domestic Violence, Substance Misuse and Mental Ill-health: The Toxic Trio
Within research examining adverse childhood experiences, the toxic trio describes the risk of child abuse and neglect stemming from a child’s exposure to domestic violence, parental mental health issues and/or learning disability, and...