The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Ga...

The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Gambling Harm and the LGBTQIA Community

The Hidden Addiction Podcast by New York Council on Problem Gambling

Episode notes

In this episode we welcome Liz A. in celebration of Pride Month to discuss the connection between gambling harm and the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Have you seen gambling harm in your community groups?
  • How do we bridge the gap between awareness and action?
  • In your experience, what unique stressors or challenges within the LGBTQ community may increase vulnerability to gambling harms?
  • How do mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, or isolation, intersect with gambling in LGBTQ communities?
  • Do you think gambling is sometimes used as a coping mechanism within the LGBTQ community? Why or why not?
  • What barriers might LGBTQ individuals face when seeking help for gambling-related harms or addiction?
  • Are there specific environments, social spaces, or online communities where gambling is more  ... 
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