Topic: Substance Use Disorders
AI for youth mental health and substance use health: A primer
A new three-part resource series explores the growing role of AI in child and youth mental health and addictions, outlining its potential benefits, risks, and practical applications for leaders, providers, and the communities they serve.
Building JARA: A Judgment-Free AI Companion for Youth and Young Adults Who Use Substances or Alcohol
JARA is a judgment-free, evidence-based AI companion designed to help youth and young adults navigate substance use, harm reduction, and recovery goals safely, confidentially, and without stigma—bridging the gap between early support and formal care.
The Meaning Crisis and the Rise of Spirit Tech
Spiritual health is a crucial, overlooked mental health defense, with a strong spiritual life reducing risks for depression and addiction. This widespread need for meaning is fueling the new Spirit Tech industry.
Ember Korowai Takitini Group CEO Darryl Bishop Honoured with New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Lifelong Commitment to Mental Health Reform.
Darryl Bishop, Group CEO of Ember Korowai Takitini, has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for his 25+ years of leadership in mental health. Recognized for his work on the Like Minds, Like Mine
WHO Innovations in Psychological Interventions: Advancing Global Mental Health Care
The World Health Organization offers a range of online resources highlighting innovative psychological interventions that improve mental health care worldwide. These tools support better access and treatment for people with mental health and substance use challenges.
3 Ways AI Could Aid Behavioral Health Screenings
AI is opening new doors in behavioral health care. The American Hospital Association highlights how it’s helping to flag adolescent mental health risks, improve opioid use disorder screenings, and support therapy through chatbots—augmenting, not replacing, human clinicians.
Urgent Action for Companies and Government Agencies Amid Rising Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: How an e-Mental Health Toolkit Guides You in Achieving Certification as a Recovery Friendly Workplace
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects hundreds of millions of people globally, impacting their work lives, and prompting businesses to seek proactive ways to support employee well-being. Fostering a psychologically safe workplace environment, namely, one where employees feel secure expressing themselves
ConnexOntario Health Services
ConnexOntario Health Services Information is a provincial system navigation agency funded by Ontario Health (OH) to provide navigation services for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services in Ontario.
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