Breaking the cycle: Evidence update and practical strategies for treating co-occurring anxiety and substance use

This webinar will take place on Thursday 23rd of April 2026 11:00am- 12:00pm AEST

This webinar will be presented by Professor Lexine Stapinski

Professor Lexine Stapinski (PhD, MClinPsych) is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor and Lead in Intervention and Implementation at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney. Her research focusses on improving early intervention and treatment for co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders. Her contributions include developing the first integrated CBT program for co-occurring social anxiety and alcohol use disorders, and collaborating with youth to co-design a web-based early intervention for anxiety and alcohol misuse. Prof Stapinski has secured >$AU39M in research funding and led 8 large trials to evaluate new intervention approaches. She has produced >167 publications, and her research impact has been recognized by 20 awards, most recently the Elsevier Mental Health and Prevention Mid-Career Researcher award.

This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of:

• The prevalence and clinical relevance of the co-occurrence between anxiety and substance use disorders
• The impact of co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders on treatment and recovery
• Up-to-date evidence about effective treatment approaches for co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders
• Practical treatment strategies for working with people with co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders, including navigating common challenges

Register here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MjBuebFzTj62clixckLwMQ#/registration