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Gambling, Gaming & Technology Use Community of Interest

The Gambling, Gaming & Technology Use Community of Interest brings together addiction and mental health service providers, researchers and subject matter experts in the fields of gambling, technology/Internet use and video gaming to collaborate and share knowledge on emerging trends and clinical best practices.

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Problem Technology Use

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Article: (1) Tech addiction among older adults - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca "According to 2020 data from Statistics Canada, about 12 per cent of people 65 and older check their smartphone at least every 30 minutes, and more than 22 per cent said it was the first thing they do after waking up. Between 2020 and 2022, the percentage of adults between 65 and 74 who used a smartphone to access the internet rose from 59 to 68 per cent." The following are 3 popular reasons people 65+ have listed to...
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Teens and social media use: What's the impact?

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437 Healthy Social Media Use: Allows youth who are lonely, lack offline support, belong to a marginalized group, are experiencing stress & have medical conditions to receive support from others who share similar interests, hobbies or experiences. Can help teens express themselves, connect with others at any distance, talk about important topics such as mental health, see how...
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