Are you a mental health & addiction service provider supporting clients with gambling, gaming or technology use concerns? If so, you may be interested in our one-day interactive and experiential mindfulness workshop taking place on March 8, 2019 in downtown Toronto.
This workshop, hosted by [@mention:364839994991528021], will provide you with an introductory overview of mindfulness meditation, the practices, attitudes and concepts, along with how to incorporate them into your clinical practice.
a collection of infographic posters. This Inqboard is based on the article, "The prevalence of problem gambling and gambling-related behaviours among older adults in Ontario" in the Journal of Gambling Issues by Mark Van Der Maas.
Click on the image to download PDF version of the poster.
UPCOMING WEBINAR SESSION
Medication and Problem Gambling Treatment:
Understanding Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
Friday, February 22, 2019 | 10:00 - 11:30 am EST
Dr. Daniela Lobo, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Gambling is a common and increasingly popular activity, especially among young adults. It can be a healthy form of entertainment for most of the population- but for some it can negatively impact their physical and mental health, as well as strain social and cultural ties. Technological advances have increased the accessibility of gambling beyond traditional land-based activities (e.g. casinos), allowing individuals to gamble from the comfort of their computer or smartphone, any time they feel like it.
