Disordered gambling affects every race, ethnicity, and identity among individuals, families, and communities. The challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and this past year “pulled the curtain” from mounting racial and social injustices (AMHCA, 2020) (i.e., George Floyd) and often gambling provides an escape from these current and historical distress/stressors. While we made progress in gambling disorders knowledge, we still lack progress in addressing health disparities/conditions and social determinants of health, including adverse childhood and community adversity experiences that many breathe through. A lack of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) understanding limits holistic growth in gambling treatment outcomes, prevention, and wellness. How can we advocate for gamblers, affected others, and communities if DEI is not part of our ongoing mission and best practices to expand gambling wellness? This presentation will provide a brief overview of DEI updates, share examples of DEI best practices, and recommend changing paradigms to advance disordered gambling advocacy and wellness. Participants will be challenged to acknowledge “Get off my Neck” experiences and expand “Get on My Value” strategies to support resiliency and advocacy in disordered gambling treatment and gambling wellness.
Presenter: Deborah Haskins
Learning Objectives:
- Illustrate the many different ways gambling has been portrayed in Western culture.
- Describe how these images affect efforts in gambling awareness, prevention, treatment, and public policy.
Agenda
12:00-12:05pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00pm – Closing comments