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WHO Africa Mental Health Dashboard

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The WHO Africa Mental Health Dashboard, accessible via WHO AFRO Mental Health Dashboard, consolidates key indicators into a single, interactive platform that enables users to track progress, identify gaps and align national efforts with regional and global targets. It is designed to support ministries of health, policymakers, WHO staff, technical partners and the public in making informed decisions and driving action.

The dashboard features an AI-powered chatbot that simplifies complex insights for users, making the data more accessible.

Data is sourced from WHO, GBD, the Mental Health Atlas...

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Building Prevention Capacity: IEP Workshop Brings Together 17 Countries

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We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. 

 

The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer. 

 

The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...

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Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems 

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Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems 
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Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
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Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders

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The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides a comprehensive snapshot of global trends in alcohol consumption, related harms, and national policy responses, alongside the availability and quality of treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.

Key Highlights:

  • Presents the latest data from WHO Member States, aligned with SDG Health Target 3.5: “Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.”

  • Offers updated insights on global alcohol consumption patterns...

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Impact Survey

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This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
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A progressive drug control initiative

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The Sangbe Foundation, established on the 10th day of April 2019, aims to rescue young people struggling with addiction and mental health issues, particularly those not fortunate to have access to formal education, but later on extended its interventions and research on students as well. Research...
The 6th anniversary of a progressive drug control initiative, Sangbe Foundation.
The 6th anniversary of Sangbe Foundation
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

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CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

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James Harvey

Ulusal Fasıllar Vizyon Toplantısı

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ISSUP Ulusal Bölümleri.
Ulusal Bölümler Ekibi, Ulusal Bölümler için mevcut operasyonel modeli değerlendirmek ve iyileştirme ve büyüme fırsatlarını belirlemek için 10 – 11 Aralık 2024 tarihleri arasında 2 günlük önemli bir sanal toplantı düzenledi. Toplantı, temel gündemi yansıtmak için bir 'Vizyon Toplantısı' olarak adlandırıldı: ISSUP Ulusal Bölümleri için ileriye dönük bir plan hazırlamak.
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2024 African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania

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Attendees at the African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania

The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015.  AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts.  This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...

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James Harvey

Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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ISSUP Haber Bülteni - Sayı 182 (9 Ekim 2024)

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Latin Amerika ve Afrika'daki son toplantıların ve etkinliklerin ayrıntıları için en son bültenimizi kaçırmayın. Bu sayı aynı zamanda UTC16 Self Led Course ile ileri klinik becerilerin nasıl kazanılacağına dair bilgileri de içermektedir.

Buradan okuyun: Sayı 182

 

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ISSUP Gambiya, 2024 Dünya Uyuşturucu Günü'nü kutluyor

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IDPC - Support Don't Punish'in desteğiyle ISSUP Gambiya, 2024 Dünya Uyuşturucu Günü'nü kutladı. 2024 Dünya Uyuşturucu Günü'nün teması "Kanıtlar açık: Önlemeye yatırım yapın" idi. Etkinlikte zarar azaltma üzerinde duruldu.

ISSUP Gambiya bölümü İcra Direktörü Alasana Drammeh, bugünkü çalıştayın gençlerin katılımını teşvik etmeyi ve bu önemli konulardaki tartışmalara aktif olarak katılmalarını sağlamayı amaçladığını belirtti.

Sn. Drammeh, uyuşturucu kullanımının bir sağlık sorunu olarak ele alınması gerektiğini vurgulayarak, uyuşturucu kullanıcılarına onurlu bir şekilde davranılması gerektiğini...

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THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

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Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!

UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...

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