Rising youth involvement in sports betting, online gaming, and in-game purchases underscores the urgent need for stronger gambling prevention. This session introduces a comprehensive approach that combines storytelling, interactive activities, screening tools, and strategies to engage, adolescents, parents and communities. It highlights a new initiative developed with a nonprofit dedicated to reducing mental health stigma, integrating the lived experience of an individual in recovery with psychoeducation from a mental health professional. Drawing on proven strategies, the session aims to show how to correct misconceptions, increase perceived risks, strengthen disapproval, and leverage major sports events to enhance engagement.
