Graduation Gift Graduation season is underway, and many families want to support their loved ones as they graduate from school. Many people want to be able to offer their support, in the form of money, as a graduation gift to help the graduate get off to a stronger start in their career and life. It… Read more »
May is Older Americans Month; it’s a great time to reflect on the wonderful contributions older Americans have on our society. As we reflect on this wonderful group of Americans, we also want to assist them in living the healthiest lives possible. Whether you consider yourself an older American or not, we all know someone… Read more »
As we come to the close of April, it’s important to recognize April as Stress Awareness Month and how it relates to problem gambling. Stress awareness can be a huge help in a person’s recovery from gambling addiction, or their motivation to get help for their problem gambling. Stress can be a trigger for someone… Read more »
Problem gambling can reach far beyond the individual struggling with gambling. Aside from financial consequences, problem gambling can lead to loss of trust and respect, and deteriorating relationships. Problem gambling can affect our mental and physical health, leading to depression, anxiety, respiratory problems, and migraines, to name a few. Problem gambling can even lead a person… Read more »
When many of us think about problem gambling, we are often drawn to the one obvious negative consequence – financial struggle. It’s time we start talking about the elephant in the room – the connection between mental health and problem gambling. No one is really sure which came first, but there are strong connections between problem gambling… Read more »
What is Problem Gambling Awareness Month? Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a time to pay special attention to the issues around problem gambling, and ways to get help for those who are suffering from the effects of problem gambling. Problem gambling affects everyone; from the person who struggles with problem gambling, to their families who… Read more »
