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April 2023

Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery

4/3/2023
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM CDT
ISSUP South Africa would like to invite you to their Webinar on Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery.

This webinar will discuss how technology can enable access to mental health care and support, specifically through the Panda app. During the months of the pandemic, many support forums moved to online or hybrid meeting platforms. Panda is an app that specialises in mental health support. Keeping in mind the nature of addictions, dual diagnoses, the importance of support and holistic approaches to sobriety or harm reduction, this Panda is perfectly placed to augment current care models.

Learning Outcome:
How technology can enable ongoing care and easy access to individual, group and community care and support.

Presenter: Allan Sweidan

Allan Sweidan is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, psychotherapist and entrepreneur. Allan worked in the public sector in South Africa before moving into private practice with a special interest in dual diagnosis treatment in the early 2000’s. In 2007, Allan founded the Akeso group pf hospitals which, by 2018, was treating up to 22 000 per year, about 15% of whom also suffered from at least one addiction. Allan co-founded Panda in 2021 with Alon Lits, the outgoing Director for Uber in Sub Saharan Africa. Panda offers unique features within the crowded mental health app industry, offering benefits to general users of the app, mental health users, medical schemes, corporates, EAP”s and other employers.
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8369260838922029147


2023 Integrated Health Care conference

4/4/2023 - 4/5/2023

Contact Email: https://chs.asu.edu/ihc
For more information: https://chs.asu.edu/ihc
To register: https://chs.asu.edu/ihc


A New Era for Substance Use Treatment: Effective Recovery via Telehealth

4/4/2023
1-2pm EDT
Webinar Description:

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (HRSA IEA) in Region 1 invites you to a webinar that will highlight leading telebehavioral health research and effective virtual service delivery to address as related to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and enhance access to primary health care. Attendees will learn about unique circumstances and methods for utilizing telehealth for SUD treatment and discover telehealth implementation opportunities with regards to patient engagement and positive working relationships.

Learning Objectives:

Gain awareness of HRSA telebehavioral health programs and resources
Highlight telebehavioral health research and its efficacy
Understand the unique considerations and strategies for utilizing telehealth during group visits/care
Explore opportunities to expand telehealth integration into patient interactions
Location: Online
Contact Email: MSalaga@hrsa.gov
To register: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdXMwMndlYi56b29tLnVzL3dlYmluYXIvcmVnaXN0ZXIvOTYxNjc5NjU5NTY5My9XTl8yYlp4ZEhyMVFQT1d2U


Advancing Health Equity Among the Hispanic/Latino Populations Spanish Learning Series.

4/4/2023
10:00am - 11:15am PST
This is the second session in the series "Overcoming Adversity and Fostering the Mental Health of Latino/Hispanic Youth and their Families through Integrated Care"

Session Objectives:

1. Define integrated care and understand the impact of adversity on Latino/Hispanic patient health.

2. Address the importance of cultural competence and trauma-informed care with the Latino/Hispanic population, especially when providing healthcare and mental health support.
Gain resources and strategies related to mental health support for Latino/Hispanic youth and their families.

HRSA IEA will broadcast the session in Spanish with live language interpretation to English.
Location: Online
Contact Email: vroa@hrsa.gov
To register: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTMuNzMyNTc1MzE


Perspectives of Global Mental Health Through the Lens of Capacity Building in Low-and Middle-Income

4/4/2023
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET
This satellite event will bring together experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), as well as researchers, trainees, and institutional staff from across the world (with emphasis on low- and middle-income countries), to discuss current gaps and potential new strategies for research capacity building in the field of global mental health, one of the cross-cutting strategic research themes at the NIMH.

Research capacity building is understood as the means to effectively develop and support a multidisciplinary global mental health research workforce by supporting the system at all career stages and relevant domains, including administrative institutional support.

The event will provide the opportunity for participants to learn about NIMH priorities in global mental health and existing funding opportunities. Additionally, this event will provide an opportunity to explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges of establishing and maintaining a mental health research career in diverse contexts.

This event is open to the public and registration is free.
Location: Online
Contact Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
To register: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTMuNzMyMTkxNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3pvb20udXMvbWVldGluZy9yZWdpc3Rlci90Sk12Z


International Conference on Addictions Nursing and Emergency Care

4/5/2023 - 4/6/2023

Contact Email: https://waset.org
To register: https://waset.org/addictions-nursing-and-emergency-care-conference-in-april-2023-in-cancun


The ASAM 54th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science

4/13/2023 - 4/16/2023

Contact Email: meetings@ASAM.org
For more information: https://eventscribe.net/2023/ASAM/
To register: https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/ASAM/aaStatic.asp?SFP=RUpLVFJMQ1hAMTI3MzNAUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uICYgUmF0ZXM


ISSUP Argentina, ISSUP Global y CICAD se asocian para organizar un evento regional presencial del 17

4/17/2023 - 4/22/2023
Estamos orgullosos de presentar este evento regional en español únicamente.
Este evento aportará los últimos conocimientos en los campos de la prevención del consumo de sustancias, el tratamiento, el apoyo a la recuperación y las alternativas al encarcelamiento, permitiendo al personal regional reunirse e intercambiar conocimientos.

Conferencia: un evento presencial de tres días (19-21 de abril, 2023), en español, que se celebrará en la Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (UMSA) en Buenos Aires, con ponentes claves que compartirán los últimos avances en el campo, centrándose en temas de relevancia e interés para los profesionales trabajando en la reducción de la demanda de drogas en la región.

Capacitaciones y eventos paralelos: se presentarán diversas oportunidades para unirse a una serie de sesiones de capacitación.
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ISSUP Argentina, ISSUP Global and CICAD are partnering to bring together a regional in person event 17th – 22nd April 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

We are proud to be presenting this regional event in Spanish only.
This event will bring the latest learning from the fields of substance use prevention, treatment, recovery support and alternatives to incarceration, allowing the regional workforce to meet and exchange.

Conference: An in person three-day event (19th -21st April 2023) in Spanish, will take place at the University of Argentine Social Museum (UMSA) in Buenos Aires, with keynote speakers sharing the latest developments from the field, focusing upon topics of relevance and pertinence to the drug demand reduction workforce in the region.

Trainings and side events: In person opportunities to join a range of trainings.

The first ISSUP Spanish speaking event and it’s free! Programme and further information in Spanish is here on our website.
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/workshops/buenos-aires-2023
To register: https://www.issup.net/es/about-issup/workshops/buenos-aires-2023/registration


Trauma-Informed Care for Opioid Treatment

4/19/2023
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
The evolution of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment settings has limited consistency. There is also a lack of specificity in how to apply trauma-informed care principles to specific substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder (OUD). Compared to medication-free programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) significantly reduces the risk of overdose death, reduces illicit opioid use, reduces risk behaviors for the transmission of blood-borne infection, and improves retention in care. Despite these facts, only 30 to 50% being treated for OUD receive MAT. Trauma-informed care for opioid treatment includes MAT as a critical component for evidence-based treatment. This presentation will include updated research and best practices on trauma-informed care for opioid treatment.
Contact Email: https://www.naadac.org/trauma-informed-care-for-op
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/trauma-informed-care-for-opioid-treatment
To register: https://www.naadac.org/trauma-informed-care-for-opioid-treatment


The Society of Behavioral Medicine's 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions

4/26/2023 - 4/29/2023

Contact Email: https://www.sbm.org/meetings/2023
For more information: https://www.sbm.org/meetings/2023
To register: https://sbm.execinc.com/edibo/AM23


National Hispanic Medical Association Conference

4/27/2023
April 27-30
From Awareness to Action and Outcomes: Finding Solutions through Innovative Approaches
Join NHMA for this exclusive opportunity to network, engage in issues affecting the Hispanic community, and attend plenary sessions by Hispanic and Latino leaders at the top of their fields.

Location: Chicago, IL United States
Contact Email: https://www.nhmamd.org/contact-us
To register: https://nhma.memberclicks.net/2023conferenceregistration


May 2023

NatCon23 - The National Council for Mental Wellbeing

5/2/2023
May 1-3
Three days of leadership-building, organization-boosting learning:
Network with thousands of health care professionals from across the United States

Hear from hundreds of sought-after speakers in health care and beyond.

Participate in “deep dive” discussions about the future of our field.

Explore new technologies and trends with industry-advancing organizations.

Boost your learning portfolio by earning continuing education credits (CEUs).
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Contact Email: https://www.facebook.com/TheNationalCouncil/
To register: https://eventscribe.net/2023/NatCon23/aaStatic.asp?SFP=Q0pBQ01OWkhAMTMyNDRAUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uIE9wZW4


Diagnosis and Treatment of Gaming Use Disorder

5/10/2023
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)

Contact Email: https://www.naadac.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-gam
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-gaming-use-disorder
To register: https://www.naadac.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-gaming-use-disorder


ICCDA 2023: International Conference on Clinical Depression and Addiction

5/22/2023 - 5/23/2023

Contact Email: https://waset.org/clinical-depression-and-addictio
For more information: https://waset.org/clinical-depression-and-addiction-conference-in-may-2023-in-vancouver
To register: https://waset.org/clinical-depression-and-addiction-conference-in-may-2023-in-vancouver


June 2023

NBCC Symposium: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities

6/2/2023
June 2-4
The National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation hosts the Bridging the Gap Symposium: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities.
Workshop presenters will be challenged to present and help cultivate action-oriented applications to implement lessons learned in their sessions.


Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Contact Email: foundation@nbcc.org


Recovery Leadership Summit

6/4/2023
June 4-7
The Recovery Leadership Summit unites recovery advocates from across the United States for networking and a variety of exciting learning opportunities.
Location: Washington DC
Contact Email: https://www.facebook.com/facesandvoicesofrecovery
To register: https://rls.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/cart/?add-to-cart=1420


CPDD 85th Annual Scientific Meeting

6/17/2023 - 6/21/2023

Location: Denver, CO
Contact Email: https://cpdd.societyconference.com/v2/
To register: https://cpdd.societyconference.com/v2/


Embracing Recovery-Oriented Harm Reduction in Medication Assisted Treatment

6/28/2023
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)

Contact Email: https://www.naadac.org/recovery-oriented-harm-redu
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/recovery-oriented-harm-reduction-in-MAT
To register: https://www.naadac.org/recovery-oriented-harm-reduction-in-MAT


August 2023

Addiction Science, Policy and Education: Growth and progress in a post pandemic world

8/9/2023 - 8/11/2023

Contact Email: conf2023@icuddr.org
For more information: https://icuddr.org/conferences/2023-conference.aspx


October 2023

4th Edition of Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health And Psychiatry

10/19/2023 - 10/21/2023
In person and virtual (hybrid)
Contact Email: https://addiction-behavioral-conferences.magnusgro
For more information: https://addiction-behavioral-conferences.magnusgroup.org/


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