This November, we are observing Veterans and Military Families Awareness Month. As we do, it’s essential to highlight an important issue that affects Veterans, their families, and especially the youth who look up to them: gambling. Veterans act as unique and respected role models within their communities, often as heroes and role models for young … Addressing the Impact of Veterans Gambling on Youth
Empowering Youth Against Gambling: The Importance of Media Literacy In today’s digital landscape, young people encounter a multitude of gambling advertisements. The impact of these messages on their gambling behaviors is significant. To combat this, we need to empower our youth with critical thinking skills and the ability to make informed choices. Media literacy is … The Importance of Media Literacy
This back-to-school season, let’s prioritize well-being, including safeguarding against the risks of gambling.
Between 20% and 40% of youth are gambling (OASAS, 2022) (Winters and Derevensky, 2019) (OASAS, 2015). We also know that 94% of individuals who struggle with gambling harm will have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder or addiction (Pricel et al., 2021). The earlier we engage in discussions and take action to prevent youth gambling, the better equipped … Youth Gambling and Mental Health
New data about youth and young adult gambling helps us learn more about issues and what action we can take to prevent further gambling harm. Below, you will find new data related to gambling risks and how we can help prevent gambling harm in our communities. For additional information and training opportunities, please visit https://nyproblemgambling.org/online-training/ … Current Trends in Youth Gambling- Know the Facts
As the football season comes to an end, we might be gathering with friends to watch the big game. Placing a bet on a football board or making a friendly wager may seem harmless. We’re here to take a deeper look at what we can do to minizine risks. Youth: We are learning to make … The Big Game and Youth Gambling.
The next generation is often impacted and affected by issues and decisions within our communities. Messages promoting risky behavior through advertisements, the internet, and the behaviors of adults can become normalized with the constant exposure to our youth. Gambling harm can impact both adults and youth. According to a recent survey in NYS, nearly 40% … New Year, New YOU Decide
The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and family gatherings. As parents, it’s natural to want to make this time special for our children through thoughtful and exciting gifts. However, in the age of digital advancements and online temptations, it’s crucial for parents to approach holiday gifting with an awareness of potential risks, … Holiday Gifting for Parents: Nurturing Responsible Habits and Avoiding Youth Gambling Pitfalls
We’d like to celebrate Veterans and Military Families Awareness Month for November. It’s important to bring awareness to our Veterans, especially how they can be amazing role models to our youth. It’s also important to educate families on how to address a Veteran’s potential gambling harm, and its impact on the family; especially on youth. Veteran Gambling … Veterans Gambling and Its Impact on Youth
