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Setting Healthy Boundaries Forum topic

Youth Gambling

Although they may not be of legal age to enter a casino, youth may be already engaging in gambling behavior to some degree, even from a young age — whether that’s making a bet with a rare Pokémon card or playing a claw machine game to win a prize. Gambling at any age has risks associated with it and the potential to cause harm. Some video games have elements of betting or gambling, even in skill-based games. Loot boxes are an example which typically offer players a chance to win prizes ranging in value.

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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar Events

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting an upcoming webinar about Gambling & Comorbidity.

The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on:

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CICMH Webinar: Problem Gambling in Post-Secondary Events

In this webinar, the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) is joined by representatives of CMHA Thames Valley, CMHA Huron-Perth, as well as the Gambling Awareness Program at CMHA Saskatchewan, to talk about problem gambling among post-secondary students.

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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar Events

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) will be hosting a free virtual webinar on youth gaming and gambling with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar:

Are video games like Candy Crush gambling? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

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New Podcast Episode: Cannabis and Gambling Addiction Awareness Forum topic

In a new episode of the Mental Health on Campus podcast, Dua Fatima (Youth Gambling Awareness Program), Nicole Rita (Humber College placement student) and Steve Keller (Youth Cannabis Awareness Program) will discuss emerging trends and research on youth cannabis and gambling addictions, addiction f

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Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop Events

Please join us on Thursday February 23rd 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access this online workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/gambling

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Spotlight on Youth: Alcohol, Gambling & Cannabis Use Events

To register for this event, please click here.


The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is hosting a free online seminar in partnership with Drink Smart and the Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

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Gambling in Massachusetts: From Table Games to Sportsbooks Events

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Rachel Volberg

Talk Title: Gambling in Massachusetts: From Table Games to Sportsbooks

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Gambling in Massachusetts: From Table Games to Sportsbooks Events

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Rachel Volberg

Talk Title: Gambling in Massachusetts: From Table Games to Sportsbooks

Abstract

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Raschkowan Webinar Series - The Changing Face of Responsible Gambling: Positive Play and How to Harness it Events

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Michael Wohl

Talk Title: The Changing Face of Responsible Gambling: Positive Play and How to Harness it

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Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth Events

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

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Disconnect to Reconnect: What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Tech Events

Technology has become a significant tool in our day-to-day lives – and it’s constantly evolving. Children are being introduced to technology at younger ages than ever before and have become incredibly versatile when it comes to navigating it. From growing issues like cyberbullying, internet safety, and sharing information online, today’s families are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing technology use.

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Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth Events

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

Abstract

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FREE Virtual YMCA Media Impact and Youth Gambling Webinar Events

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?

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Gaming & Gambling Survey: Receive $15 Amazon Gift Card! Forum topic

The YMCA-YGAP is seeking 600 youth ages 16-24 years old for a survey on gaming and gambling. Participation in the survey takes approximately 10 minutes and participants will receive a $15 Amazon.ca e-gift certificate for their time. The data from this survey will contribute to our understanding of gaming and gambling amongst youth and will help improve future educational and prevention initiatives.

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Register for this free webinar - Thursday, July 23rd - Launch of the Gambling - SPRinG App! Forum topic

Quick and friendly reminder to ensure you saved a spot for an upcoming webinar:

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FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Covid-19's Impact of Youth Gambling and Gaming Events

Has COVID-19 effected a youth’s gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?

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CAMH Patient and Family Learning Space: Realities of Psychosis: Lived and Clinical Experiences Events

The Realities of Psychosis: Lived and Clinical Perspectives

We are excited to be hosting this virtual event on May 24th, 2022, in recognition of Global Schizophrenia and Psychosis Day at 11:3

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FREE Virtual Webinar: When gaming meets gambling Events

Are video games like Candy Crush gambling?

How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

All these questions and more will be discussed in this free webinar being conducted by the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

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.

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Webinar: Coping with Disaster: Mental Health, Substance Use and Financial Concerns Associated with Online Gambling during COVID-19 Events

This webinar is part 2 of 3 in the Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use 2022 series of standalone yet interconnected webinars titled, ‘The Impacts of Digital Technologies on Mental Health and Addictions’. This webinar will highlight new and ongoing research on online gambling behaviours and associations with mental health and substance use indicators, with added attention to the role of financial motivations and concerns.

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