Community Programs

Addiction Prevention, Recovery & Community Well-Being

Denpasar Mental Health Centre (DMHC) develops community-based programs focused on the prevention, early identification, intervention, and recovery of substance use and behavioral addictions.

Our approach recognizes addiction as a complex mental health condition influenced by biological, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual factors.

We aim to connect scientific evidence, community support, digital technology, yoga, meditation, and professional mental health services to help individuals and families build healthier lives.

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A connected pathway

From prevention to reintegration

01 Prevention

02 Early Detection

03 Intervention

04 Recovery

05 Reintegration

Evidence • Community • Technology • Mind-Body Wellness • Professional Care

Our Focus

Prevention and recovery in everyday settings

Community-based education, early identification, practical support, and pathways to appropriate professional care.

Focus 01

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery

Community programs addressing problems related to alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, prescription medications, and other psychoactive substances.

Activities may include:

Addiction awareness and psychoeducation
Early-risk screening
Harm-reduction education where appropriate
Relapse-prevention education
Stress and craving management
Family education and support
Yoga, breathing, and meditation as complementary wellness activities
Referral to professional addiction treatment when indicated

Prevention Early Detection Intervention Recovery Reintegration

Focus 02

Behavioral & Digital Addiction

DMHC also focuses on behavioral addictions and problematic behaviors that do not involve psychoactive substances.

Priority areas include:

Gambling and online gambling
Problematic internet use
Gaming-related problems
Problematic social media use
Smartphone and digital overuse
Other compulsive behaviors associated with functional impairment

Programs emphasize healthy behavioral patterns, self-regulation, digital balance, coping skills, and appropriate professional intervention.

Focus 03

Healthy Digital Life

Building a Healthier Relationship With Technology

A preventive program for adolescents, families, schools, universities, and communities addressing problematic internet, gaming, smartphone, and social-media use.

Activities can include:

Digital-use screening Psychoeducation Digital habit modification Physical activity Yoga & mindfulness Follow-up screening

Participants learn practical strategies for sleep hygiene, time management, emotional regulation, offline activities, and healthier technology use.

Focus 04

Gambling Harm Prevention

Recognize the Risk Before Gambling Takes Control

A community initiative addressing gambling and online gambling through education, early screening, harm prevention, and pathways to professional care.

Programs may include:

Gambling-risk screening
Understanding craving and triggers
Financial-access and gambling-access restriction strategies
Psychoeducation for individuals and families
Relapse-prevention strategies
Stress-management skills
Mindfulness and meditation
Referral for psychological or psychiatric assessment when needed

Focus 05

Yoga & Meditation for Addiction Recovery

Yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation, mindfulness, and meditation can be incorporated as complementary components of addiction recovery programs rather than replacements for established addiction treatment.

Pranayama

Breathing and autonomic regulation exercises.

Yoga Rileks

Accessible physical practices designed to promote relaxation, body awareness, and healthier daily routines.

Mindfulness Meditation

Developing awareness of thoughts, emotions, craving, and behavioral impulses.

Spiritual Meditation

Exploring meaning, values, connectedness, and personal recovery within an inclusive framework that respects each participant’s beliefs.

Focus 06

Family & Caregiver Support

Addiction affects not only individuals but also families and their wider social environment.

DMHC community activities can help families understand:

How addiction develops
Warning signs
Communication strategies
Supporting recovery without enabling harmful behavior
Relapse warning signs
When and where to seek professional help
Maintaining caregiver well-being

Focus 07

Youth Addiction Prevention

Prevention Starts Early

Programs for schools, adolescents, university students, parents, and teachers focusing on prevention before problematic behaviors develop.

Topics can include:

Substance-use prevention
Gambling and online gambling
Gaming and internet use
Social-media habits
Peer influence
Emotional regulation
Healthy coping
Sleep and physical activity
Yoga and mindfulness
Mental health literacy

Example Community Program

DMHC Addiction Prevention Day

Free Screening • Education • Yoga • Meditation • Recovery Support

Screening is intended for early identification and education and does not establish a psychiatric diagnosis.

Participants can:

Complete Free Mental Health & Addiction Screening

Attend Addiction Psychoeducation

Learn Practical Coping & Craving-Management Strategies

Join Yoga / Meditation

Access Professional Referral When Needed

DMHC Research Hub

From Community Program to Research

DMHC Community Programs can also create opportunities for scientific evaluation through the DMHC Research Hub.

For example:

Community Program

Digital Addiction Prevention for Adolescents

Optional Research Project

Evaluation of changes in problematic internet use, stress, sleep, and well-being following an 8-week intervention.

Participation in research requires a separate research process, informed consent, and appropriate ethical approval. Participation in a community program does not automatically constitute consent to research.

Work With Us

Strengthen prevention. Promote recovery. Build healthier communities.

DMHC welcomes collaboration with:

Schools Universities Hospitals Rehabilitation Services Government Professional Organizations NGOs Companies Community Organizations

Together, we can strengthen addiction prevention, promote recovery, and build healthier communities.

Choose how to connect

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