Thank you, Marie-Claire! Especially for your expert technical and planning support throughout. I agree about the presentation that showcased Foundry's innovative approach. New app development benefits greatly from the meaningful inclusion of those who will use such tools in their design and promotion.

This self-directed online course presents current evidence and best practices for working with families, couples and loved ones experiencing harms because of a loved one’s problem gambling. It provides an overview of these harms and addresses how professionals can support these individuals, including intervention strategies professionals can use to help clients protect their finances, develop coping skills, repair relationships and rebuild trust. This course is most suitable for...

This 12-minute video (Youtube) is a great, accessible summary of the research into Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). The presenter discusses the current debate surrounding the diagnosis criteria of IGD, concerns from some researchers and clinicians, along with the corresponding research papers. This is a visual, interactive way of accessing this information that can often feel quite technical and dry. We cover similar topics and discussions in our Introduction to Problem Technology Use...

Check out our new digital newsletter for September 2022. It features recent news articles, statistics/research, conferences, education and training, all happening in our sector. We also have our online survey for digital products we plan to launch in the upcoming months, so your feedback is so appreciated. Check out our "Meet the Team" section too, where we showcase work done by our team. In our second instalment of Meet the Team, we introduce you to Marie-Claire Conlin, Education...

Hi Andrea, I just watched the video for your post and found it so insightful with the first hand experience of how a video game addiction ruined a man's life. It does also demonstrate to me that he has made incredible leaps in his recovery and now took what was an addiction and has redirected it into something he enjoys. This for me is so relevant because my job is to counsel individuals with a video game addiction. I have not had any clients yet in my new role, but it being able to hear...

On Wednesday December 7 th , 2022, GGTU hosted Dr. Cameron M. Clark., Ph.D., Psych. who presented during the webinar entitled “ Problem gambling and its relationship to major mental illnesses”. Problem gambling impacts various populations including those who experience mental illnesses. However, the experience of problem gambling may present differently in people who experience major mental illnesses. In this presentation, Dr. Clark presents a research article he co-authored titled “ A...

Hi everyone. GGTU has developed a new course called Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Problem Gambling Treatment. We are looking for 3 people to review the course and provide feedback on how long it takes to complete each of the modules. Compensation will be provided. Please email stephen.meredith@camh.ca if you are interested. Thanks. Stephen

The purpose of this study is to provide an updated profile of gamblers and problem gamblers in Canada and to identify characteristics most strongly associated with problem gambling. Predictors of gambling and problem gambling in Canada - PMC (nih.gov)