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Dr. Sandeep Vohra describes his experience in India implementing capacity-building #virtualhealth platforms to expand access to mental health care. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

Melissa Vereschagin and Tiana Mori share their work on developing Minder: an app aimed at supporting and studying #youth #mentalhealth in universities and high schools using chatbots, community services, and peer coaching. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

The “Beyond Reality: Transforming Care for Concurrent Disorders Through Virtual Innovation” panel explored virtual reality's role in skill-building, exposure therapy, real-time care adaptations, and associated access barriers. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

In our second keynote today, Dr. Daniel Vigo from Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory discusses the evolution of toxic drugs and concurrent disorders in BC and their effects in relation to the transformation of BC’s system of care for mental health and substance use disorders. #ConcurrrentDisorders2025

Our second round of breakout sessions has begun! Among them is Peter Blanken’s fascinating illustration of the Netherlands’ experience of heroin-assisted treatment for users who are inhaling opiates. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

In another breakout session, Dr. Alireza Kazemi walks us through RAMP (Risk Assessment and Management Platform), a web-based platform that empowers individuals to manage their risk of overdose and connects individuals to existing resources. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

Dr. Terri-Lee Seeley, Alana Prashad, and Lynne Hill from BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute discuss what is missing in the transdiagnostic approach to concurrent disorders, and highlights the need for integration of Indigenous practices and person-centered care. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

Great discussions taking place in our third round of breakout sessions! Dr. Rob Tanguay, in his session titled, “Policy to approach community recovery from the opioid crisis” touches on topics including treatment goals, involuntary treatment, and more. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

The “Approach to Cognitive assessment and Rehab in Substance related Brain Damage” workshop outlines community-based cognitive assessment and rehabilitation programs for substance-related brain alterations. Vancouver Coastal Health #ConcurrentDisorders2025

Thank you Dr. Leah Mayo (Leah Mayo) and Dr. Christian Schutz for the insightful discussion on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and a deeper look into the challenges in research and implications in care. #ConcurrentDisorders2025

Our riveting panel discussion on Indigenous wisdom and settler accountability with executive directors from BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is ongoing! #ConcurrentDisorders2025

And that’s a wrap on the BC Concurrent Disorders Conference of 2025! A sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of the speakers and attendees for their commitment to furthering the field of addiction care. See you next year!

Early bird registration for the 2025 CAAP + WADD Conference in Vancouver is now OPEN! Register before it ends: 🔗 site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… We can’t wait to see you there! #caap2025 #wadd2025 #register #addiction #psychiatry #dualdisorders #mentalhealth #conference #medicine

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Marco Leyton, Professor of Psychiatry at McGill and 2024 Heinz Lehmann Award recipient. Join us to hear more about his work on overlapping causes of addictions and addiction related disorders. Register now: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… #psychiatry

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Jiang Du—Director of the Addiction Treatment Center at Shanghai Mental Health Center. Her research spans psychological and neuromodulation interventions for substance and behavioral addictions. Register now: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… #psychiatry

Don't miss out on this opportunity to present your work at the upcoming CAAP x WADD conference in September!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Keith Humphreys to the CAAP x WADD 2025 conference! Dr. Humphreys is a Stanford professor and expert in addiction research and policy. 📍 Vancouver, BC 📅 September 4–6, 2025 Register now: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… #vancouver #psychiatry #canada

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Elena Martín-García to the CAAP x WADD 2025 conference! Her research focuses include neurobiology behind addiction, obesity, and related disorders. 📍 Vancouver, BC 📅 September 4–6, 2025 Register now: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… #vancouver #psychiatry

Join us for the CAAP x WADD 2025 Conference, happening September 4–6 in Vancouver, BC! 🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends June 30: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEBKZJQ… 🏨 Book your hotel by July 31 to secure the best rates and availability: book.passkey.com/event/50933750… #vancouver #canada #psychiatry

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