Today is World Mental Health Day. Today we're reflecting on the effects gambling can have on mental wellbeing, as well as the support that we offer to patients.
If gambling is affecting your wellbeing, you can self-refer for our service today.
We're here to help 🤝
#WMHD25
September is national recovery month, a chance to highlight that recovery is possible and to challenge stigma around mental health and addiction.
Our website signposts to not just gambling harms help but for other mental health and support services too.
#nationalrecoverymonth
It’s opening weekend of the Premier League. Last season there was almost 30,000 gambling adverts, treble the amount from the season before.
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling this weekend, you are not alone.
Visit Chapter One for help and support.
Recovery is possible.
Chapter One has downloadable resources available to support you on your journey into recovery.
Visit the website to find out more https://t.co/CFIXO4miLw
Today the @educationgovuk has published welcome new guidance for schools with a much-needed focus on gambling harms.
Chapter One remains committed to supporting teachers and delivering education to young people”
Attended the launch of Chapter One by @GambleWithLives — a vital new support service for those affected by gambling harm and loss. Tackling #gambling harm remains a key focus for the #Communities Committee. #Reform is urgently needed — and I’ll keep pushing for it.
Delighted to support the launch of @_chapter_one at Stormont today. Chapter One is a new prevention programme that provides info and support for everyone affected by gambling. Thank you to @mcguigan_philip & @RobbieButlerMLA for speaking at the event & to all MLAs who attended
Today we’re headed to Stormont to launch Chapter One at a dedicated event hosted by @mcguigan_philip
In the absence of state provided treatment for gambling harms in Northern Ireland, Chapter One continues to be a leading resource providing information, training and support.
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme is community.
We are proud of the community of support we are building at Chapter One
You are not alone
#MentalHealth#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#gamblingharms
Harms can be hidden.
Help is not.
Visit Chapter One for free and confidential help and support for you, someone you know or a service user you may be supporting.
Gambling harms people in countless ways. Mentally, physically, financially…and any level of exposure can make people vulnerable to harm.
So it was my pleasure to speak at the launch of @GambleWithLives national provider of gambling harm prevention, @_chapter_one
As part of our national launch, we unveiled our Ten Point Plan for Gambling Harm Prevention, developed in collaboration with @LSBU
Take a look here https://t.co/8cLkyfa6YI