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Cultural Competence In Working With Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Communities

Posted on August 23, 2021 (September 3, 2021) by [email protected]

Ask An Expert: How Can Providers Better Promote and Provide Problem Gambling Services to Asian American Community Members? Ms. Mazbouh-Moussa

Ask An Expert: How Can Providers Better Promote and Provide Problem Gambling Services to Asian American Community Members? Ms. Mazbouh-Moussa is the Director of Skorpion Consulting in Sydney, Australia and Dr. Ohtsuka is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. In this video, Ms. Mazbouh-Moussa and Dr. Ohtsuka discuss the principles and benefits of cultural competence and steps taken by the Arab Council Australia to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate gambling and financial counselling services.

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Practice Guidelines for Treating Gambling-Related Problems

Posted on August 18, 2021 (October 26, 2021) by [email protected]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a gambling exposed state. The availability of gambling opportunities is associated with gambling and with

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a gambling exposed state. The availability of gambling opportunities is associated with gambling and with gambling-related problems. Consequently, it is important for providers, including non-specialist providers, to consider their patients’ potential gambling-related treatment needs. This website was designed for treatment professionals who want to learn more about evidence-based treatment approaches for clients experience gambling-related problems.

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Let’s Get Real About Problem Gambling

Posted on August 18, 2021 (October 26, 2021) by [email protected]

For many, gambling is a hobby or pastime. For others, it’s a serious problem. Gambling can make you feel depressed, desperate

For many, gambling is a hobby or pastime. For others, it’s a serious problem. Gambling can make you feel depressed, desperate or angry, and even get you into legal trouble. This website provides videos and further information on warning signs for problem gambling and how to get help if you or someone you know has a problem with gambling.

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Problem Gambling Explainer Video

Posted on August 18, 2021 (October 26, 2021) by ytse

For many people, gambling is a hobby or pastime. But for others, gambling can be a serious problem. Learn about

For many people, gambling is a hobby or pastime. But for others, gambling can be a serious problem. Learn about warning signs and how to get help if you or someone you know has a problem with gambling.

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Casino Gambling And The Boston Chinatown Community: A Conversation With Dr. Carolyn Wong

Posted on June 15, 2021 (September 3, 2021) by ytse

Ask An Expert: How Can Providers Better Promote and Provide Problem Gambling Services to Asian American Community Members. Dr. Carolyn

Ask An Expert: How Can Providers Better Promote and Provide Problem Gambling Services to Asian American Community Members. Dr. Carolyn Wong is a Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts, Boston’s Institute for Asian American Studies. In this video, Dr. Wong discusses the relationship between the gambler, the game, and the social and physical environment as it pertains to casino gambling in the Boston Chinatown community. She also discusses Chinese family values and the role of family in the treatment process.

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Printable BBGS Questionnaire

Posted on June 15, 2021 (September 1, 2021) by ytse

Brief screens can help people decide whether to seek formal evaluation of their gambling behavior. The3-item BBGS is based on

Brief screens can help people decide whether to seek formal evaluation of their gambling behavior. The3-item BBGS is based on the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria for gambling disorder. This screening tool can be utilized by clinicians to identify potential individuals with gambling disorder.

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Brief Advice Handout

In 2016, Dr. Nancy Petry and her colleagues discovered that even a brief (10-15 minute) intervention for problem gambling integrated

In 2016, Dr. Nancy Petry and her colleagues discovered that even a brief (10-15 minute) intervention for problem gambling integrated into substance use disorder treatment can be effective in reducing problem gambling. This downloadable 1-page handout was the foundation of the brief advice intervention. Therapists can elect to review it with their clients as part of ongoing treatment.

Originated from: Cambridge Health Alliance

Category: Treatment

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Resources address problem gambling screening, assessment, treatment, tools, special populations (such as veterans and youth), social determinants, and health and racial equity.

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