New Trends, Familiar Risks: Raising Awareness About Underage Gambling
Young people today encounter gambling-like experiences in more places than ever before. These experiences may not look like traditional gambling. Prediction markets, video games, and collectible trends can introduce young people to features associated with gambling. These features can include spending money, uncertain outcomes, rare rewards, and repeated attempts. As these trends continue to grow, ...
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Recovery Is a Strength: Celebrating Growth, Support, and New Possibilities
Recovery Month is a time to celebrate resilience, growth, and hope. It reminds us that people can overcome challenges and create positive change in their lives. For young adults, parents, and families, it is also an opportunity to recognize the strength it takes to recover from gambling-related harm. Many people think of recovery as a ...
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Your Future, Your Decisions: Why Gambling Prevention Matters for Young Adults
A new school year often brings new opportunities. Whether you’re entering high school, college, trade school, or the workforce, this season is a chance to set goals and focus on the future. It’s also a good time to think about the choices we make every day. Many young people understand the risks of alcohol, tobacco, ...
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BIPOC Mental Health Month: Supporting Mental Wellness and Preventing Gambling Harm
July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month. It is a time to recognize the strengths of BIPOC communities and raise awareness about mental health. It is also an opportunity for young adults and families to learn about the connection between mental health and gambling harm. Whether you are a young ...
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Pride Month and Teen Gambling
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate who LGBTQIA+ teens are and support others in being themselves. For many teens, this can be a time of excitement and love, but also a time of stress, confusion, or feeling misunderstood. It’s important to talk about how mental health, identity, and risky behaviors, like gambling, can ...
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Youth Gambling and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how gambling can affect youth and young adults, and their mental health. Even though gambling may seem like harmless fun, it can have serious effects, especially for young people whose brains are still developing. Gambling and Brain Development The teenage brain is ...
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Financial Literacy: Protecting Our Youth from Gambling
Gambling can seem exciting, especially for youth and young adults who are growing up in a world where it is easy to access. From sports betting to games on apps and websites, gambling is more available than ever. The good news is that with the right tools and support, young people can make informed choices. ...
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March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Protecting New York’s Youth
Every March, communities across New York observe Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This month focuses on raising awareness about gambling harms, shares helpful resources, and encourages people to seek support. In New York, this message is especially important for young people. As gambling becomes easier to access through mobile apps and online sports betting, preventing ...
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Effects of Youth and Young Adult Gambling on Others
When people talk about problem gambling, they often focus on the person placing the bets. But when youth or young adults struggle with gambling, the harm reaches far beyond the individual. Underage and young adult gambling can affect parents, siblings, friends, schools, and entire communities. These ripple effects can be long-lasting and emotionally painful for ...
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