GamblingCARE

We are researchers, educators, and trainees with a focus on gambling research prevention and treatment. Views are our own.

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Welcome to the Gambling CARE Twitter stream, follow us for updates on #gambling related #news and #research!

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When we react to #psychological distress as though it’s a fire that needs to be put out we usually make matters worse. Understanding that emotions usually have their own life cycle & recede over time can be a more reassuring way to deal with #emotions. https://t.co/snSbhnm9bE

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This new #research #review found a lack of research on #women's #gambling, & note that practical interventions must take into account how women respond to gambling risk in order to develop specific harm prevention programs which respond to their needs. https://t.co/5glN2Y8kk6

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#Research found rodents' memories were more active in chambers where they had been given drugs & conditioned to drug-associated cues. This suggests #addiction associated environmental cues can boost #learning & strengthen memories. Read more here! https://t.co/Df3ngunKru

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Recent #research with a simulated #gambling app found that near misses encouraged further tries, and during a programmed period of unavoidable losses, most participants continued to play on. https://t.co/q18s3wngLY

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"Opening up to loved ones about #MentalHealth issues can be hugely beneficial – removing the effort of concealing your illness, reducing any feelings of shame and building your support network." Read more here! https://t.co/M8mpdooxDf

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Check out this #MentalHealth First Aider Guide by @MHFAEngland, which includes their five step action plan to deal with mental health related crises.

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Roughly one in ten 15-17 year olds bought a lottery ticket or scratch card in the year covered by this study and 9.8% gambled in a bookmakers shop. https://t.co/KGeUkGZKKD @ProblemGamIrl

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"To My Gambling Problem,
This isn’t easy for me, but it’s time for me to be honest: It’s over. "" Read A Breakup Letter to #Gambling #Addiction here! https://t.co/60K01haORv"

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This study looked at “harm”in the #gambling literature & how #research priorities differ between countries. #Psychological & biological factors dominate gambling research in #Canada whereas resources & treatment have received more attention in New Zealand. https://t.co/ghXhKmx2O2

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"This study found that #InternetGamingDisorder (#IGD) is present in a small percentage of
Norwegian youth as young as 10 year old. The 9 proposed symptoms fit into 2 different types – heavy gaming involvement & negative consequences due to gaming. https://t.co/Gukzs9P8EG"

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Check out this video by @KnowTheOdds on how #ProblemGambling can affect surrounding family and friends as well https://t.co/jks4sLW6u5 @NYProbGambling

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“It’s hard to get people to talk about mental health. This was our way of making the conversation approachable.” Read here about this campaign by @MoodDisordersCa at @stjoestoronto to improve #MentalHealth in the workplace! https://t.co/dpCSk0ksJ2

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Journaling can seem intimidating, but can be great for your #MentalHealth. It's "great for enhancing self-awareness through helping us detect & track patterns of behavior, thoughts, & feelings.” Check out this article for some tips on how to get started! https://t.co/qBSKUNzJMi

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The #UK #Gambling Commission recently announced proposals to increase #ResponsibleGambling in the UK, including mandatory use of blocking software for #gamblers who had #SelfExcluded from their site, and implementing new rules around age verification https://t.co/NfUHemR01s

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This current new #research found #YoungAdults with #InternetGamingDisorder (IGD) who were more #impulsive had greater difficulties with social relationships, which in turn caused more severe #depression, increasing risk of IGD https://t.co/xx9AJV51LU @GREOntario #ResearchSnapshot

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"With American acceptance of gaming at an all-time high, casino #gamblers are actively practicing #responsiblegaming, according to new research released today by the American Gaming Association" @AmerGamingAssn

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Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, body weights, & socioeconomic statuses. In recognition of #NationalEating DisordersAwarenessWeek, NIMH is hosting a Twitter chat on eating Feb 28, 23PM EST. https://t.co/n56YTyhmwD #NEDAwareness #PsychologyMonth

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An expert panel in the US recommended preventative measures for #depression during & after #pregnancy, including counseling for women at risk. They found #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy and #Interpersonal therapy to be particularly effective https://t.co/kS6dASaV16 #PsychologyMonth

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“I struggled with chronic depression... I did do therapy and antidepressants for a brief period, which helped me. Which is what therapy does: it gives you another perspective when you are so lost in your own spiral” - Jon Hamm #MadMen #PsychologyMonth https://t.co/JvDVS7ieYq

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Getting lost in thought, thinking about things that cause us to feel stressed, or angry, or sad can have an impact on our mental health. Fortunately there are ways of stepping back from our distracting thoughts when we become aware of them! https://t.co/TBJrZKrKt8