Mental Health

The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches. .

Young Australians Concerned about Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health

Book

A new study, which surveyed nearly 22,000 15- to 16-year-olds, sheds light on the concerns of Australian teens. Young Aussies identified alcohol and drugs (29%) as the most important issue in Australia today, followed by equity and...

Mental Health and Substance Use: Prevention Guidelines for the Classroom

Book

29 November 2016

Mentor ADEPIS has recently released a detailed publication that aims to provide those working within the school setting with practical guidelines for helping to prevent children and young people from developing mental health issues as a...

Teenage Binge Drinking and Future Offspring’s Brain Development

Scientific article

26 November 2016

Frequent binge drinking during your teenage years can affect the brain functioning and development of your future offspring, according to new research published by Loyola University. Indeed, the study suggests that excessive alcohol...

Marijuana Linked to Psychosis

Scientific article

The increased use of marijuana as well as the debate over decriminalisation and legalisation has left many with questions about the potential dangers of cannabis. A new study found that people who used marijuana were more likely to develop...

Substance Abuse and the Transition to Adulthood

Scientific article

14 November 2016

Transitioning from childhood to adulthood can be a particularly difficult time for a lot of young people. A new study published in Emerging Adulthood investigates the way that adolescent substance users view this change in relation to their...

Mental Health Issues and Drug Use Disorder in Young People

Book

This new report analyses treatment services provided to youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across Australia. Awareness of the complex relationship between mental health problems and substance abuse can help...

Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Young People with a Mental Illness

Animal Assisted Interventions in the Treatment of Addictions & Mental Health

10 November 2016

Ottawa

Canada

Animal Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are increasingly being offered in the primary health care field in Canada, including in addictions and mental health, and range from therapy dogs in counseling sessions to non-riding therapeutic programmes with horses. However, there is little awareness and sharing amongst programmes and limited documented evidence about AAI effectiveness.

Improving Student Well-Being: Behavioural Risks, Active Lifestyles and Addressing Mental Health

7 November 2016

London

United Kingdom

This seminar will explore issues around the rising numbers of students suffering from mental health issues in higher education institutions, and wider aspects of student well-being including sexual health, nutrition,

Smoking and Depression: What's the Relationship?

Scientific article

2 November 2016

Almost 20% of American adults smoke cigarettes. Those diagnosed as having a moderate mental health problem are approximately twice as likely to smoke, whereas for those diagnosed as severely ill the risks are roughly three times greater...

Improving Services and Systems for Transition-Age Youth

9 November 2016

Sudbury

Canada

The transition to adulthood is a critical developmental stage. Youth experiencing mental health and substance use concerns at this time may also face challenges related to housing, justice involvement, education, and employment. And individuals from vulnerable populations experience these challenges more acutely.