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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
MENTAL HEALTH: GAMBLING
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For more information, see our Health Topics section on Gambling.
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Deal Me In: Youth Dialogue on Gambling
Summary Report |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This report provides a summary of information from forums
(spring 2001) that were designed to engage young people across
Manitoba in order to hear their thoughts and views on gambling,
problem gambling and problem gambling services. |
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Planning for Change |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English |
This handbook should help you to better understand your gambling
and the role it has played in your life. |
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Gambling and Families |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English/French |
Information about families affected by problem gambling. |
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It's Your Lucky Day |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English/French |
This website was created by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba.
It includes facts on gambling so you can make decisions that
are right for you. |
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It's Your Lucky Day: Program Evaluation
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This report provides an overview of the evaluation of an education
program called “It’s Your Lucky Day”. This
multi-media interactive program was developed to provide factual
and reliable information to middle years (grade 7 and 8) students
in the hopes to prevent possible harms from gambling. |
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Keeping Your Spirit Strong: Keeping
Your Shirt On |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This is the facilitator's guide to a one hour session that
provides awareness of gambling and problem gambling issues
to Aboriginal high school students. The goal of the session
is to provide information that will assist students to make
healthy and informed decisions about gambling. |
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Manitoba Youth Gambling Behavior:
Follow-up to the 1999 AFM Report |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This report provides an overview of the findings of a follow-up
study of youth in Manitoba. Some findings included that problems
with gambling was related to psychological factors, family
functioning, and parental gambling; to name a few. This report
was unique as it focused not only on current gambling behaviour
and associated correlated, but changes over time (comparing
rates with the 1999 study). |
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Manitoba Youth Gambling Prevalence
Study |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This report provides an overview of the findings from a survey
about gambling of Manitoban youth between the ages of 12 and
17 in 1999. |
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Pot of Gold |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English/French |
This series of activities can be used in whole or in part
to have students explore the concept of randomness in gambling,
the odds of winning at gambling, what feelings accompany winning
and losing in gambling, what problems money can and can not
solve, and how gambling operators make money. |
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Student Gambling Report |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This report provides an overview of the findings about gambling
of students from junior and senior high schools in Manitoba. |
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What Would You Do? |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English/French |
These scenarios allow students to reflect upon and research
an issue that might have an impact on their lives. |
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Canadian Partnership
for Responsible Gambling |
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| Canadian Partnership
for Responsible Gambling |
English |
The Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling is a collaboration
of non-profit organizations, gaming providers, research centres
and regulators working to find and promote effective ways
to reduce the risk of problem gambling. |
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Friends4Friends |
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| Responsible Gambling
Council |
English |
This site is specifically tailored for teenagers and young
adults, and provides information on problem gambling among
youth, tips for safer gambling, financial advice, resources,
myths and frequently asked questions. |
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Talk
it Out |
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| Youth Gambling
International |
English |
This website aims to provide information and help to teens
with gambling-related issues. This is an ANONYMOUS online
support service for young gamblers. You can log on and chat
with a qualified councellor about your concerns or questions
regarding your gambling. |
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Youth Bet |
Ages 10 - 19 |
| Department of
Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto |
English |
This website is composed of prevention resources. It provides
interactive games and information about gambling awareness.
The site also has a guide for parents and teachers. |
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Probably Not |
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| North American
Training Institute |
English |
Information and games about gambling. |
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Wanna Bet? |
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| North American
Training Institute |
English
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An online magazine about gambling, including information,
games, and videos. |
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Balance: Problem Gambling Awareness
for Aboriginal Communities Across BC |
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RC 569.5/.G35/B3)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This video demonstrates that with increased awareness of the
risks involved and a return to our traditional values and
practices. First Nations communities can enjoy the games of
yesterday, today and tomorrow, without the harmful effects
of problem gambling. |
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Credit Card Abuse / Gambling Addiction:
The Teen Files Flipped Series |
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RC 569.5/.C7/2002)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
Series: The Teen Files Flipped - Provides a sobering, no-holds
barred look at the devastating results spending and problem
gambling. The program candidly illustrates the insidious nature
of unrestrained spending and gambling, dramatically demonstrating
the danger signs and real-life consequences of these risky
behaviours. Two teens learn how quickly their goals and aspirations
can be shattered by these unchecked activities. |
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Gambling and the Family |
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RC 569.5/.G35/G3535/1998)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This video explains the enslavement of gambling, the role
the family plays in dealing with the gambler, and how to handle
the situation of gambling. |
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Gambling Recovery |
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RC 569.5/.G35/G353555/1998)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This video provides families with a strong foundation to change
dysfunctional relationships. It reviews co-dependency issues,
the stepping-stones to recovery, and relationship priorities.
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Gambling: It’s Not About Money
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/ RC 569.5/.G35/G35/2000)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
Gambling is a primary addiction for a growing number of individuals
and a potential cross-addiction for alcohol and drug addicts;
this video provides crucial information for all in the recovering
community. First hand testimonials from a diverse group of
recovering compulsive gamblers help viewers identify the symptoms
of gambling addiction and offer hope for long-term recovery
from this debilitating disorder. |
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Playing with Fire: Aboriginal Adolescent
Gambling |
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English
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Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RC 569.5/.G35/p5/1998)
(borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885) |
This video is recommended for use with youth to introduce
students to a discussion of gambling and problem gambling. |
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Healthy Schools, please contact:
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Phone: (204) 788-6679
Email: healthyschools@gov.mb.ca |
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