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Each September, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling joins organizations nationwide in spotlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, amplifying vital conversations around mental health and the hidden crises fueling suicide risk – including problem gambling. Did you know? All 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine Specialists complete Suicide Prevention Training annually, as well as prior to responding to their first…
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Del 5 al 11 de septiembre es la Semana Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio y en Florida nadamas, el suicidio fue la octava causa principal de muerte en el año 2019, lo que representa a más de 3,400 residentes que se quitaron la vida. El suicidio en Florida también sigue siendo la segunda causa más…
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September 5th-11th is National Suicide Prevention Week and in Florida alone, suicide was the 8th leading cause of death in 2019, representing more than 3,400 residents who took their own lives. Suicide in Florida also remains the second highest cause of death among people ages 10-34, followed by homicide, cancer, and heart disease [1]. Compulsive…
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According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling’s 2018-2019 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine report, 23% of problem gamblers and loved ones reported having suicidal ideations. That’s more than one out of every five help callers. September has been recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, and gambling addiction is a risk factor. Gambling addiction does not discriminate and…
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