VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention

ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 33rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention '.

Date: 27th May 2026

Time: 3:00 PM WAT | 3:00 PM London | 10 AM ET

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This webinar will introduce VibeCheck, a digital self-screening assistant designed to support early identification of substance use risk and associated mental health concerns. The session will focus on translating digital screening tools into practical clinical and community use. 

Key areas include: 

• Overview of VibeCheck and its components (WHO ASSIST, PHQ-9, trigger assessment)  
• Demonstration of the tool  
• Practical strategies for integrating VibeCheck into clinical and community workflows  
• Ethical considerations and limitations of digital screening tools  
• Pathways for referral and intervention  
• Uses of the VibeCheck 
• Individual and Organizations that can benefit from the tool 
• How VibeCheck can be customized for institutional use 

Discussion Topics: 

• Introducing what VibeCheck is and is not 
• Integrating screening tools into routine clinical and community practice  
• Ethical considerations in digital mental health screening  

Interactive Elements 

• Live demonstration of VibeCheck  
• Q&A session for real-time engagement  

Target Audience:

• Public health professionals, addiction counsellors, healthcare providers, policymakers, young people, anyone working in substance use care settings and ISSUP members. 

Learning Outcomes:

Following this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the components and clinical applications of VibeCheck  

2. Demonstrate how to integrate VibeCheck into clinical and community practice  

3. Interpret screening outputs from WHO ASSIST and PHQ-9 within a digital platform  

4. Recognize ethical considerations in the use of digital screening tools  
    

Presenter:

Dr. Oluwasikemi Alalade 

Dr. Oluwasikemi Alalade is a Consultant Psychiatrist with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. She holds the Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP) in Psychiatry and has extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of mental health disorders across diverse populations. 

Her areas of interest include child and adolescent psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders, substance use disorders, and digital mental health innovations. She is actively involved in research focused on improving psychiatric service delivery, caregiver mental health, and culturally relevant assessment tools within the Nigerian context. 

Dr. Alalade has contributed to several research projects and publications in areas including medication adherence, caregiver attitudes, and the integration of technology into mental health care. She is particularly interested in leveraging digital tools to enhance early detection, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services. 

She is a member of ISSUP Nigeria and is committed to advancing evidence-based approaches to substance use prevention and treatment through clinical practice, research, and professional collaboration. 

Moderators:

Dr. Olajumoke Koyeojo
Director, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter 

Ejikeme M. Ogueji
Head, Editorial and Webinar Team, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter

References:

1. World Health Organization. (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): Manual for use in primary care. 

2. Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. (2001). The PHQ-9: Validity of a brief depression severity measure. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 

3. WHO. (2021). Guidance on digital interventions for mental health. 

4. Currie, S. R., Casey, D. M., & Hodgins, D. C. (2010). Improving the psychometric properties of the Problem Gambling Severity Index. Ottawa: Canadian Consortium for Gambling Research.

Webinars and online events delivered and hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) are provided for informational purposes only. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.