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Gambling Harms: E-learning course for significant others (English)

Welcome to the e-Learning Course on Gambling Harms for Significant Others

The section for this group wants to focus besides all the other basics about gambling harms and prevention on how significant others notice the risks of gambling and can help the affected young people. It is important for close ones to understand why and how young people are at risk. This section offers also information on gambling harms through social media/ digital world. 

We’ll cover the myths and misconceptions around gambling, explore gambling trends, and look at how gambling behaviors can develop and worsen over time. You’ll also learn about the role of gambling advertising and its impact, as well as protective measures and responsible gambling practices.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to recognize gambling-related harm, strengthen your resilience, and support others in your community. Let’s take the first step toward preventing gambling harms together!

1. Fallacies about gambling 2. Everything You Need to Know About Gambling 3. Gambling Trends and Industry Revenue in Finland: A Statistical Overview 4. The Rise of (illegal) Online Gambling and Its Influence on Gaming 5. Gambling Habits Assessment: Personalized Recommendations Based on Your Results 6. The Gambling Continuum: From Minor Issues to Full-Blown Addiction Among Youth 7. Factors that contribute to gambling – internal and external  8. The Impact of Gambling Ads: Social Media, Direct vs. Indirect Marketing 9. Exploring the Concept of Responsible Gambling: Principles, Practices, and Support Systems 10. Building Resilience: Strengthening Psychosocial Skills to Prevent Gambling Harm 11. Recognition of signs of gambling 12. Approaching youth we believe to gamble 13. Referral to Appropriate Help