Struck by the "invisibility" of certain young people facing extreme hardship who fall through the cracks of the social support system, teacher Yves Sihrener founded an organization...

An interview with Matthieu Chalumeau, director of the Association for Information and Resources on Drugs, Addiction, and AIDS (AIRDDS) and the Regional Information Center on Drugs and...

Anorexia is a disorder of attachment stemming from a panic-stricken fear of dependence on others, which leads the individual to physically wither away, explains Professor Maurice...

This article outlines the foundations and challenges of integrating psychosocial skills into schools. The authors review the development of health promotion in schools, as well as...

In Poland, nearly 2,600 schools (primarily elementary and middle schools) are implementing the "Health-Promoting School" program, which was launched in 1992. They focus primarily on...

In light of today’s public health challenges, training is of central importance and must enable professionals to better understand what is happening in France and in other countries....

Introduction to the special issue "Youth and Addiction: Changing Behaviors and Professional Practices," coordinated by Emmanuelle Bauchet, a public health physician and head of the...

Tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis are the primary substances of concern among 12- to 25-year-olds, though there are significant variations in usage and practices. The youth population is...

Protective and vulnerability factors are now well established in the scientific literature. The most important protective factors are: family, a sense of belonging to the community,...

Motivational interviewing helps at-risk users feel confident enough to explore the benefits they would gain from reducing their substance use. A warm, empathetic listening approach...