In late 2021, I curated a three-part thematic series of webinars for the Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (GGTU) program to host in 2022. This series was titled, The Impacts of Digital Technologies on Mental Health and Addictions . Each webinar invited different experts to present on a topic that demonstrates key intersections between technology use and well-being. The series was comprised of: Part 1: ‘Swipe sesh’: Exploring the impacts of dating apps on mental health among adults ,...

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...

Gambling-related harms can affect families, partners and those closest to the people who are engaging in problem gambling behaviours. Concerned significant others or "affected others" can also be financially, emotionally, or otherwise impacted by a loved one's problem gambling behaviour. Greo has recently shared three research summaries exploring some of these harms: Gambling-related harms experienced by affected others: A Finnish population survey : http://ow.ly/fFc750K7h0E The impact of...

Excellent resources! Thank you MC.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hosting a FREE and VIRTUAL Media Impact webinar. Below is a brief description of the webinar: How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these questions and more, in a free hour-long session. The...

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 there, I hope you are having a pleasant day! I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Comorbidity webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, September 30 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If you are interested in attending, you can register for the webinar through this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_On_-qbD7SAyYHvIduUo4Wg Please feel free to share...

On behalf of GGTU, I will be hosting a webinar on youth gambling and gaming with the Metis Nation of Ontario. This is a free event that anyone can attend and a recording will be available on MNO's website after the event. Looking forward to seeing some of you there! Link to register: https://www.metisnation.org/news/teens-and-tech-workshops/

Hi there, I hope you are having a pleasant day! I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Stigma webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle? If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you...

Hi there, I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Media Impact webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : How many youths were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Financial Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so, how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Financial Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so, how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Media Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these questions and...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Stigma webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle? If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you covered! Stand-up to Stigma is a free session,...

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...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Game-bling webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Game-Bling is an interactive webinar designed for service providers and parents of youth, during which we will explore the dangers of the blurred lines between gaming and gambling and provide tools to understand and support youth. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, February 10 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If...

The Gambling, Gaming, and Technology Use (GGTU) team creates training products and resources for clinicians working in the area of addictions and mental health. We would love to hear from you through our survey about how we can better serve your training needs. Your participation in our survey allows us to continue to deliver high-quality knowledge mobilization, learning enrichment resources, and programs. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes. All survey participants will be...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Comorbidity webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, February 24 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If you’re interested in attending, you can register for the webinar through this link: https://ymcagta-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GhSiewXsSJiLevXKaQQJew Please feel free to share information about this webinar with...

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Stigma webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar: Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle? If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you covered! Stand-up to Stigma is a free session, designed for...

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is hosting a virtual Financial Literacy webinar with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've ever wondered the answer to any of these questions the...

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