7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Mental Health Outcomes in Substance Abuse Recovery
Substance abuse recovery is deeply tied to improvements in mental health, as addressing addiction often involves resolving psychological challenges. Recovery programs commonly incorporate therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to address underlying mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, or PTSD. As individuals progress, they often experience enhanced emotional stability, improved self-worth, and better interpersonal relationships. Stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and peer support groups contribute to long-term mental health benefits. These positive outcomes not only reinforce sobriety but also improve overall quality of life, helping individuals rebuild a sense of purpose and connection.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States