
Digital Symposium: Youth Gambling Prevention - Building Resilience and Identity for Greater Impact
Discover how effective prevention programs can address problem gambling among youth and young adults in this digital symposium focused on evidence-based strategies and emotional regulation skills.
As gambling exposure increases, young people face heightened risks of developing gambling-related problems and co-occurring mental health issues. This session explores proven approaches to reduce gambling-related harm through targeted interventions and prevention programs.
Key Focus Areas:
- Connection between emotional dysregulation and problem gambling severity
- Development of healthy coping strategies
- Culturally responsive intervention programs
- Evidence-based prevention techniques
- Tools for creating effective youth gambling prevention programs
The symposium provides practical insights for professionals working to prevent problem gambling among young people, with special attention to diverse identities and experiences.
National Problem Gambling Support: If you or someone you know struggles with gambling, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline:
- Call: 1-800-GAMBLER
- Text: 800GAM
- Chat: www.1800gamblerchat.org
Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) offers these services as the nation's leading nonprofit organization focused on reducing gambling-related harm, maintaining a neutral stance on legalized gambling.
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