The Gambling, Gaming, and Technology Use team is offering a facilitated workshop: Fundamentals of gambling and gaming: Effective assessment and treatment planning on March 10th from 13:00 to 15:00 hours EST. This training is best suited to newly qualified clinicians as well as students who are currently working directly with clients, however, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Gambling and Gaming (FUN-GG) course is a prerequisite. FUN-GG is a short, self-directed course that...

As February comes to a close with us celebrating and honoring Black History Month , we are only mindful at GGTU to ensure we send out a tribute to the Jean Tweed article, spearheaded by Angela Allen. This well written guide needs to be shared within our community since it shines a light on their wonderful research and helps us better understand and support African Caribbean Black (ACB) women with gambling concerns. After a thorough literature review and survey being conducted, the results...

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/social-media-break-improves-mental-health-new-study/ Results of a UK study that asked participants to take a week-long break from social media improved individuals’ overall level of well-being, as well as reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. 154 adults ( aged 18 to 72) who used social media every day were randomized to: 1. intervention group= asked to stop using all social media for one-week 2. control group= continue scrolling as normal Even those...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wngVZR8ISBU In this video by Cam from Game Quitters (a self-help group for people with video game addiction and their family that also has treatment services for a fee) outlines a common concern within the gaming community. The idea that gaming is the only thing the person can do well, and that cutting back or quitting games will take away the only way they can feel accomplished. Not only is this a fear that many clients for problem gaming can relate to, but...

Research and knowledge exchange opportunity Dear EENET members: We are still conducting our survey of the impact of Covid on treatment services and service providors. Please click on the link below to participate in this anonymous survey. I've also attached a summary of the results from the first round of this survey as feedback to the EENet community. Original post. Dr. Nigel Turner at CAMH is conducting a short survey aimed towards at clinicians who help people with addictions and mental...

Article Jiménez‑Muñoz, L., Peñuelas‑Calvo, I., Calvo‑Rivera, P., Díaz‑Oliván, I., Moreno, M., Baca‑García, E., and Porras‑Segovia, A. (2022). Video Games for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (2022) 52:169–188. Accessed May 23, 2022 at https://link-springer-com.proxy.library.upei.ca/content/pdf/10.1007/s10803-021-04934-9.pdf How It Relates to Gaming Video game-based interventions were effective in alleviating...

Hi Group, I am reaching out to you- members of the GGTU CoI, to find out if you are interested in forming a community of practice on gambling for frontline service providers. This will be a space to collaborate on developing resources, protocols, best practices, etc., and also come together at scheduled forums or meetings to learn and discuss current issues. It would be more focused than the mandate of this CoI. Is there a need to have a separate CoP or could we accommodate these actions/...

Thanks Danica. Do you have any thoughts/ suggestions for the question I have for the group? Thanks

https://informedfutures.org/wp...tive-development.pdf ; The article speaks to the effects of ‘screen time’ on the emotional, social and cognitive development of children and youth, including gaming, social media, and educational type virtual activities – both positive and negative. It mentions some emerging evidence on structural changes within the brain associated with increased use and how it relates to non-educational screen time. It mentions a factor around ‘stimulation overload’...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8871851/ 1. This article discuss about the problem technology use and the related effects on academic performance and student life. This article was prepared based on data collected from students. 2. The article clearly picturizes that females are more affected by excessive technology use and the resulted academic complications than male. The study also points to the fact that the connection between problem technology use and academic performance...

1. This article dated back in January 2013, focusing on the technological use of various means and media on symptomology of mood disorders and examines the impact of attitudes toward technology and multitasking in addition to tech related anxiety around the inability to check devices as frequently as desired. 2. "iDIsorders" was defined as "...the negative relationship between technology usage and psychological health", suggesting implications around heightened usage being negative. 3. In...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health...rain-nov14-1.7029406 Dr. Murthy, US Surgeon General identifies social media as an important driver in the youth mental health crisis. On average, women 18-22 in Canada 56% would be considered "clinically addicted" to their phones - use disrupts sleep, learning, relationships. This is true for about a third of men of the same age group. Changes to the brain including decreased serotonin hypothesized. This matters since there are many poor mental health...

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2021003/article/00004-eng.htm This study uses the 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey to examine reports of the negative effects individuals aged 15 to 64 experience because of their use of social networking websites or apps. Six outcomes attributed to social media use are examined: lost sleep, trouble concentrating on tasks or activities, less physical activity, feeling anxious or depressed, feeling envious of the lives of others, and feeling...

This research study is about addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults. It was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to measure the impact of technology to address loneliness and social isolation. The results indicate a need for technology-assisted interventions to be designed and delivered with older adult’s values, motivations and capabilities in mind. The main findings of the study indicate: - Addressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults was a key...

This is a short video about regarding technology in our life and its negative impacts on life. In this discussion, the Psychiatrist speaks about a highly vulnerable age group, teenagers The psychiatrist discussed the technology uses and causative factors for using technology as problematic . Video games are one of the technologies affecting kids particularly, and are becoming a real problem a new kind of addiction.One of the factors is easy accessibility and ease of use this fascinates...

Hi Tracy, I see the negative effects of social media on a daily bases in my current role. As you mentioned the isolation and loneliness that can come with prolonged use of social media can be devastating to mental health. I am seeing an increasing number of youth that are identifying more self-harm and suicidal ideation since the pandemic and the use of social media and apps. We are seeing a lot of group chats through social media apps the encourage cyber bullying and it is increasing the...

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...

From: Internet and Technology Addiction Anonymous (ITAA) Signs of Social Media Addiction This article advocates for a 12-step, alcoholics anonymous (AA) style approach to social media addiction . It contains, An addiction Questionnaire A description of the effects to social media addiction Who is at risk (Anyone) Success stories Suggestions on steps to deal with social media addiction along with much more information. Joining the group is free and they cite studies that show that AA style...

https://www.apa.org/news/press...ial-media-body-image reducing social media use by 50% improves body image (perceptions of appearance, weight and body sensations) compared to the control group, regardless of gender this was achieved using a brief intervention (4 weeks), and by reducing social media use to 78 minutes per day compared to the control group who averaged 188 minutes per day this is a particularly important study as the intervention is simple, and accessible to vulnerable populations

This study explored social media's role in feelings of fear during COVID. 86% reported fear or panic (many females) regarding health information (misinformation) that was posted on social media. Levels of fear response differed by age and gender with more females reporting higher levels of fear, which can have implications on mental health.