Tagged With "Prevention"
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Inventory of Gambling Situations mobile app now available
We have just released the new Inventory of Gambling Situations (IGS) mobile app. Launched in mid-September, this app provides a mobile-friendly version of the IGS, asking clients with problem gambling or suspected gambling problems about their past-year gambling frequency in 63 different situations that may put them at risk. The app provides an easy-to-use, accessible layout and the option for clinicians to get instant results with their clients in the absence of a computer. You or your...
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Re: Inventory of Gambling Situations mobile app now available
That's good to hear! This is a great tool for identifying situations that can lead to gambling. If you work with people with gambling problems, you should check out the webinar mentioned above.
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Digital Addictions; A Family Guide to Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
It was an honour to be asked to create this parenting digital addictions signs, prevention and treatment tool, alongside several other experts, for Children and Screens Institute of Digital Media and Child. Feel free to share it in your circles. https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/digital-addictions-a-family-guide-to-prevention-signs-and-treatment/
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I love how clearly this explains the reason young people can quickly move from use to problematic use. This is a great resource to use when discussing the topic with some of my colleagues who think that the students we have in our space should just put down their phones/devices/games and focus on their school work. It truly is not as easy as that for everyone. That dopamine rush!
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Re: Digital Addictions; A Family Guide to Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
Thanks for your feedback JodiLyn. I appreciate that.