co-occurring disorders

BACKGROUND: People with addictive behaviour and co-occurring mental illness represent a particularly vulnerable group whose treatment is often complicated. While the prevalence of these patients is high, the lack of research into this area...

Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu. Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...

ABSTRACT Prisoner reentry remains a significant challenge for the criminal justice system with millions of offenders returning to society each year from the nation’s prisons and jails. Employment, housing, and access to substance abuse and...

Did you know that women with substance use disorders are more likely to encounter obstacles across the continuum of care? Despite the unique challenges, women are more likely to engage in help-seeking behavior. This was one of the key take...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (21st Session).

ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will centre on 'Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Schizophrenia: Current Approach to Management'.

The theme of World Mental Health Day 2022 on 10th October is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. To celebrate this worldwide activation, ISSUP UK, ISSUP Indonesia and ISSUP Pakistan are pleased to present a Webinar discussing challenges in reaching vulnerable populations and individuals experiencing substance use and mental health problems.