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International Conference on Mental Health and Addiction
 

            25-26th April 2024 
 5110 Creekbank Road ON Canada
The Conference

Event Information

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Two Days of Powerful Talks
April 25, 26
Time: TBD

The International Conference on Mental Health and Addictions invites you to delve into new ways of navigating a post-COVID-19 world, recognizing that marginalized communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and Asian groups, continue to face unique mental health and addiction challenges. Beyond merely returning to pre-pandemic norms, this conference emphasizes learning from the lessons of COVID-19 and advocates for an ethical and holistic approach to future pandemics. Addressing historical trauma and considering diverse socio-cultural and economic aspects, the conference aims to reshape scientific measures for pandemic control. By fostering critical and ethical discussions, the event envisions an intersectional imagination of our world, valuing subjugated ways of life in the face of ongoing global health challenges.

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WHEN 

25/04/2024 - 26/04/2024

EVENT TYPE

Conference

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Speakers

Keynote Speakers

We are proud to bring inspirational keynote speakers from around the world to the International Conference on Mental Health and Addiction. Stay tuned for more information on our lineup of speakers.
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Rose Ann Torres, PhD

Director of the School of Social Work, Assistant Professor, Algoma University

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Chris Doran, PhD

Professor of the Department of Social Sciences, University of New Brunswick

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Michael Yellow Bird, PhD

Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba

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Paulette Steeves, PhD

Associate Professor and Department Chair and , Geography, Geology and Land Stewardship, Canada Research Chair Tier II Healing and Reconciliation, Algoma University

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Michael Sitawa, PhD

Senior Researcher, International Peace Support Training Centre

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Tamari Kitossa, PhD

Associate Professor Department of Sociology, Brock University

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Organizing Committee

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Dr. Dionisio Nyaga, (Chair)

Assistant Professor

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Dr. Rose Ann Torres, (Co-Chair)

Director 

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Dr. Deb Woodman

Professor

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Meghan Boston-McCracken

Field Education Coordinator

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Eid Abo Hamza

Professor of Psychology

Al Ain University, UAE

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Dr. Fritz Pino

Faculty of Social Work

University of Regina

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Yashoda Fernando

Offsite Prog. Coordinator

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Dr. Suleyman Demi

Assistant Professor

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Mary Ogenyi

Student

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Elma Gimotea Melgar

Admin Assistant

School of Social Work

Algoma University

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Message from the Chair

Conference Themes

Themes and Tracks
Climate Protest

Climate change, pandemics, and mental health

Social network concept

Pandemics and social anxieties 

Store Counter

Social media and pandemics 

Supportive Friend

Protocol and governmentality of pandemics and mental health and addictions 

World Peace

Intersectional pandemics and world valuation 

Prescription Drugs

Substance use and harm reduction in pandemics

Liberation Day

Neoliberalism and profit intensification of pandemics 

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Agency and resiliency 

Protest

Social justice in the age of pandemics 

Educational Toys

Schooling and education 

Modern Creative Office

Anti-racism and pandemics 

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Healing and spirituality/ies

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