Adapting Public Health Prevention Strategies to the Problem Gambling Field

July 17, 20253:15pm - 4:15pm
Adapting Public Health Prevention Strategies to the Problem Gambling Field

Despite the existing research on problem gambling prevention strategies globally, evidence-based practice databases are significantly lacking in the field. This session will discuss the similarities in public health and problem gambling prevention measures, and how to identify most appropriate evidence-based practices for target populations, and the shared risk factors. By examining successful public health practices, participants can explore their potential to inform and enhance problem gambling prevention efforts.

Learning Objectives

  • To be able to translate research-supported public health prevention measures into the problem gambling field
  • To compare past and present public health and problem gambling prevention practices globally

Speakers

Session Themes

  • Prevention