VGADA to Host World Mental Health Day Webinar on Addiction Recovery

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Specialist Rehabilitation Centres will host a virtual webinar to commemorate the 2026 World Mental Health Day, with a focus on addiction, recovery and the experiences of people who have lived through substance-use challenges.

The webinar, themed “From Pain to Power: Amplifying Lived Experiences in Addiction Recovery,” is designed to provide an insightful conversation on addiction and the recovery journey, while highlighting the importance of listening to and learning from lived experiences.

According to the organisers, the programme will bring attention to the realities faced by individuals in addiction recovery and the role of support, understanding and rehabilitation in helping people rebuild their lives.

The virtual event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. WAT.

Participation is free, with interested members of the public encouraged to register ahead of the event.

The webinar is part of activities marking World Mental Health Day and is expected to provide a platform for greater awareness and conversations around mental health and addiction recovery.

Registration: Interested participants can register through the event registration form provided by VGADA.

Registration is FREE!
Click to register: https://forms.gle/XgodWvEiU1p7tKgH6