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Changing the Narrative About Problem Gambling: Using Storytelling to Raise Awareness and Break Down Barriers

Exploring the impact of problem gambling and the role of personal stories in prevention, awareness, and recovery

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Changing the Narrative About Problem Gambling: Using Storytelling to Raise Awareness and Break Down Barriers

Exploring the impact of problem gambling and the role of personal stories in prevention, awareness, and recovery

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Publications and Briefs

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Plan and Prepare

Resource Type

Publications and Briefs

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Description

This article from the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network examines the growing public health concern of problem gambling, particularly among youth and individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It highlights emerging risks associated with online gambling, current prevention and treatment efforts, and the importance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The resource emphasizes the power of storytelling to reduce stigma, foster understanding, encourage help-seeking, and promote recovery while providing practical strategies for communities and organizations to raise awareness and support individuals affected by gambling-related harm. 

Developers

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

Keep the Momentum Going

Related resources for further exploration

  • Trainings and Webinars

    An Introduction to Problem Gambling

  • Trainings and Webinars

    Co-Occurring Disorders: Gambling, Mental Health, & Substance Use

  • Websites

    Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania

Description

This article from the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network examines the growing public health concern of problem gambling, particularly among youth and individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It highlights emerging risks associated with online gambling, current prevention and treatment efforts, and the importance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The resource emphasizes the power of storytelling to reduce stigma, foster understanding, encourage help-seeking, and promote recovery while providing practical strategies for communities and organizations to raise awareness and support individuals affected by gambling-related harm. 

Developers

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

Keep the Momentum Going

Related resources for further exploration

  • Trainings and Webinars

    An Introduction to Problem Gambling

  • Trainings and Webinars

    Co-Occurring Disorders: Gambling, Mental Health, & Substance Use

  • Websites

    Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania