Every year during the first week of October, we mark Responsible Gambling Awareness Week with a series of activities across the province. The week highlights.
We invite everyone in our community to get involved in the week by having open discussions about gambling harm, to understand it better, and to help prevent it from occurring. Gambling can affect self-esteem, relationships, physical and mental health, work performance and social life. Anyone who gambles β or knows someone who gambles β may be at risk of gambling harm. Back to top.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Harm from gambling starts earlier and occurs more frequently than people may think. Understanding gambling harm How to start a conversation Practical ways to help. Email optional Include your email address if you would like a reply. The week is designed to encourage community discussions about why gambling harm matters. It can harm not only the person who gambles but also family, friends, workplaces and communities. Talking and sharing can help alleviate the stigma that is often associated with seeking support. Yes No. The Foundation's Hidden Harm paper shows that 85 percent of harm from gambling is among low- and moderate-risk gamblers. Gambling harm is also often hidden and the impact is not spoken about because it can be sensitive or uncomfortable. Was this content helpful to you? {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Gambling Harm Awareness Week was held from 7β13 October , be sure to keep an eye out for dates. Talking about gambling harm helps make it okay for those affected to reach out and share the impact gambling may be having.