WFAD

We welcome our members to submit #submissions for taking part as a #speaker in our upcoming #webinar on #orangeday as well as videos for our #16daysofactivism. Do not hesitate and raise your #voice for this important issue and share your #experiences and #bestpractices! #trauma #treatment #recovery #prevention #endgenderbasedviolence https://lnkd.in/dNxbk5kU

On October 22nd, we had the honour to take part of the #panel at the EUDA #Consultation Meeting to address the importance of #strengthening the #collaboration with Civil Society and provide a #balanced approach within the continuum of care. Read the full report on our website! https://lnkd.in/duDGSN7m

Sharing the latest quarterly #update from the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA), which showcases #keyactivities and #achievements from July to September 2024, reflecting their continued leadership in the fight against drug abuse and their efforts to support #recovery and #rehabilitation. https://lnkd.in/dHyV3QFq

Join the ISSUP #webinar on "#Youth Voices in SUD Management: Challenges and Opportunities" on October 24th at 5pm Kampala time. Our member Uganda Youth Development Link will be taking part as a panellist and share their experiences and best-practices. Register today! --> https://lnkd.in/dhR-VZjj

On October 16th, we held the second webinar in our World Forum #Webinar Series "#Global #Challenges - #Local #Solutions" on #Sensitised #Treatment Approaches. Our speakers, all members of WFAD, presented their #research and #bestpractices in accessible sensitised treatment while highlighting the need to increased services, especially for #women. Rewatch the webinar and read the summary on our website! https://lnkd.in/dDWdCj7u

Our International President, Amy Ronshausen, her #column on advocating for enforcement #actions to stop the #illegal sale of flavoured, disposable #vapes while highlighting the #dangers, #health hazards and developmental #consequences was published in the Orlando Sentinel. Read the full column on our website! https://lnkd.in/d7J8CT7n

Today, we celebrate the unstoppable power of girls around the world and the bright futures they are shaping! This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” reminds us that girls are leaders, innovators, and changemakers—building a future of equality, opportunity, and hope. Commemorating this day, we would like to emphasize the unique risk factors girls face – from unrealistic beauty standards to mental health struggles, traumas, and gender-based violence – as well as distinctive protective factors that are essential for effective prevention efforts To ensure a healthy and fulfilling future for girls, we need tailored programs for young and adolescent girls that provide strong support systems through family support or mentoring programs, access to mental health resources and services, including counselling and peer support groups, and gender-sensitive empowerment that gives girls a voice. Let’s hold spaces where girls feel seen, heard, and supported, without fear of stigma. Their futures depend on the care we provide today—mental health support, addiction recovery, and empowerment to live free from the cycle of substance use disorders On this #InternationalDayoftheGirl, we stand with girls, uplift their voices, and commit to creating a world where they can flourish, pursue their dreams, and lead with confidence. Let’s make the future possible they envision. #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsVisionForTheFuture #EndAddiction #SupportGirls #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #EmpowerHer #GirlsLead #BrightFuture

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day 2024 💚🌍 Today, we unite to shine a light on the vital connection between mental health and substance abuse. Let’s raise awareness about the need for compassionate support in recovery. This year’s theme is: “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” With 60% of the global population working, it’s crucial to foster supportive work environments that promote growth rather than stress. A positive workplace can be a lifeline for those in recovery. Let us continue our advocacy for accessible mental health services, holistic addiction treatments, recovery-friendly workplaces, and a focus on prevention and early intervention. Together, we can create a healthier society by building inclusive societies and ensure the integration of mental health, treatment, and recovery support integration of mental health, treatment, and recovery support in workplaces and beyond. For more information on the topic check out our website linked in our bio feel free to tag us on your own posts! #WorldFederationAgainstDrugs #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #MentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SupportRecovery #EndTheStigma #DrugFreeWorkPlace

Join our second #webinar in our "Global Challenges - Local Solutions" on October 16th at 14.00 CEST! The webinar is joined by our members who are experts in #sensitised #treatment approaches. Diverse #regional #updates and #approaches in the field will be provided. Besides it being a platform #knowledge-exchange, it will also allow time for #discussions. Register today! https://lnkd.in/dy3VmnMm

Take the opportunity to make your voice heard at the CND Intersessionals between 12 and 14 November. A wide range of topics will be discussed, for example trafficking and regulatory challenges, in which CSOs are invited to conduct an #intervention. Submit your #application by October 6th! https://lnkd.in/d_Vty-cy