Intersections of Problem Gambling and Suicide Prevention

Wednesday, March 26th, from 1:00 PM ET to 3:30 PM ET (Virtual)

This training utilizes a combination of didactic presentation and interactive case studies and focuses on problem gambling and suicide prevention concepts and terminology, the similarities and differences between problem gambling and suicide prevention, how to assess if an individual has a problem gambling disorder or is at risk for suicide, and questions and strategies to ask to get the individual the support they need.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

• Describe risk and protective factors for problem gambling  
• Identify warning signs and risk and protective factors for suicide
• Describe how to assess if an individual may have problems with gambling disorder or is at risk for suicide 
• Identify resources and tools to support individuals at risk for suicide or problem gambling 

CEUs

Upon completion of the training and receipt of your evaluation survey, participants of Intersections of Problem Gambling and Suicide Prevention can receive a certificate of completion.

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The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention (MCOEPGP) provides capacity building, training and resource development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and related health issues such as the prevention of substance misuse, suicide and violence. The MCOE PGP approach is rooted in public health and utilizes the social-ecological model – incorporating the individual, family, and community – as a framework for its work. This approach is in alignment with evidence-based practices that require authentic community engagement, the use of an explicit equity lens and addressing the economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities, known as the social determinants of health. To learn more about problem gambling, visit our website at https://mcoepgp.org.

Funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Problem Gambling Services