Highlights

Addiction and mental health issues remains the most complex and pervasive public health challenges worldwide. The theme "Unresolved Addiction and mental health Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Framework Integrating Policy, Evidence-Based Practices, and Clinical Implementation" explores the persistent and complex nature of addiction and seeks innovative solutions through a comprehensive, collaborative framework. Addiction and mental health is a multifaceted issue, with significant social, psychological, and physical implications for individuals and communities. Despite advances in research and treatment, unresolved challenges remain, particularly in the realms of prevention, intervention, and long-term recovery.

This theme emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach—one that brings together diverse perspectives from healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders. By integrating evidence-based practices with clinical strategies, it aims to address gaps in treatment effectiveness and accessibility. Policy reform plays a pivotal role in creating supportive environments that promote prevention, reduce stigma, and ensure adequate resources for addiction treatment and recovery.

The conference will focus on developing actionable frameworks that connect research findings to real-world clinical applications and create synergies between scientific evidence and policy development. Participants will examine how healthcare systems can better implement best practices while considering local contexts and social determinants. The overall goal is to forge new paths forward in tackling unresolved addiction challenges and improving patient outcomes on a global scale.