News

From April 28 to 30, 2026, Almaty hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modern Pathways for the Development of Mental Health Services in the Republic of Kazakhstan,” dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Mental Health and the 90th anniversary of the Department of Psychiatry and Narcology named after Professor G.I. Salzman at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University.
More
Durante los días 21 y 22 de abril, la Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) —institución anfitriona del Capítulo Nacional de ISSUP El Salvador— fue sede de un encuentro con diversas iglesias y organizaciones basadas en la fe (OBF). El objetivo central fue otorgar formación especializada en prevención, tratamiento y recuperación para personas en situación de vulnerabilidad y con consumo problemático de sustancias.
More
On April 16–17, the 11th Annual Conference of the Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine, titled “Mental Health in Ukraine: Governance in Times of War, Planning for Peace,” took place in Kyiv. This year, the Association, founded by Semen Gluzman, celebrates its 35th anniversary - an important milestone for the development of Ukraine’s mental health system.
More
ISSUP Vietnam presents a webinar on exploring AI and Social Media: Emerging Opportunities in Substance Use Prevention. Date: 6th May 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Hanoi | 9:00 AM London   Register for the Webinar  
More
Out of addiction darkness Rialzarsi, rinnovarsi, uscire dal buio delle dipendenze Le comunità terapeutiche del mondo a Genova per innovare i percorsi di cura e di reinserimento sociale.  
More
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, together with international and national experts, has created the “National Model for the Provision of Care for People Who Use Substances and Those with Substance Use Disorders, Including Alcohol.”
More
Over the past few months, the Training Team has been steadily laying the groundwork for the future of ISSUP’s learning offer. A key milestone has been the selection of our new Learning Management System. Following a structured evaluation process, two providers were shortlisted, and a preferred option has now been identified.
More
The latest issue of the ISSUP Newsletter is now live! In this edition, don’t miss the newest ISSUP Exchange episode featuring Ashwin Thind. You’ll also find updates from across the network, along with a range of opportunities and resources to explore.
More
ISSUP Malaysia is pleased to highlight a recent community engagement initiative carried out in Tambuluran Village, Kudat, Sabah, focusing on health, smoking, and alcohol education.
More