Category: Mental Health

National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month is recognized every October. The event raises awareness about depression, encourage screening for signs and symptoms, and connect individuals with support for mental health challenges – including disordered gambling and substance use. It’s a reminder that help is available, and that recognizing the need for support…
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Many people who gamble casually for entertainment may not realize the serious consequences faced by those suffering from disordered gambling. Beyond financial struggles, strained relationships, and career setbacks, problem gambling can also take a toll on physical, psychological, and emotional health. Issues such as chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and heart problems are common, highlighting that…
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Ever find yourself asking, “Why am I back in the same place I swore I’d move past?” It’s easy to fall into familiar patterns, hoping for different results without changing what drives them. But our beliefs shape our behaviors—and those behaviors shape our outcomes. When you recognize that cycle, you can start to see how…
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At its root, denial is a psychological defense and coping mechanism. While it can temporarily shield you from anxiety and emotional pain, it can get in the way of leading a healthy and honest lifestyle. When it comes to gambling addiction, denial can prevent individuals from seeking help or recognizing the impact of their actions.…
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Cross addiction is when someone has two or more addictive behaviors at the same time. There are two ways of looking at cross addiction. One is when someone uses two different substances or behaviors at the same time, like drugs and alcohol or alcohol and gambling. The second is when someone “trades one addiction for…
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When we find ourselves caught in the grip of addiction, particularly problem gambling, we often experience a profound shift in our core values and moral compass. These fundamental aspects of our character, which we may have taken for granted, suddenly come into sharp focus as they begin to erode under the weight of addictive behavior.…
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Setting boundaries can be difficult for many people, whether they are involved with someone who has a gambling problem or not. Most of us may be lucky enough not to have to find out what our limits are and in turn, put up boundaries. In this blog, we will help you define your boundaries as…
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Many people gamble, and most can do so safely as a form of recreation. But for some who are at a higher risk for addiction, or use gambling to decompress and escape from life stressors, it can become a much bigger issue. There are many reasons someone starts gambling. For most, it’s a social experience…
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Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? The theme for this awareness event in 2024 is “Mental Health at Work”.1 To mark the occasion, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) wants to highlight the critical connection between mental health and problem gambling. This year’s theme resonates deeply with our mission,…
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Hoy en día no puedes pasar un día sin escuchar algo sobre cómo llevar un estilo de vida saludable. Pero, ¿qué pasa si vives con alguien que sufre de trastorno del juego? ¿Cómo puedes llevar un estilo de vida saludable cuando estás sumido en el estrés, la preocupación, el dolor y la ira? No estás…
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