Ted Hartwell is Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. The mission of this Council is to generate awareness, promote education, and advocate for quality treatment of problem gambling in the state of Nevada. Ted is in long-term recovery from his own gambling disorder and has been advocating on this issue for over 15 years. Ted also is a professional cellist with the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

In this podcast, Ted Hartwell talks with Helen Osborne about:

• Gambling disorder. What this term means, who it most affect, and why gambling disorder is now getting increased attention.
• Suggestions for listeners about ways to help. Listeners include clinicians, public health folks, and those working in community agencies.
• Tips for family, friends, parents, employers, and any of us who are dealing with or concerned about gambling disorders.

More ways to learn:

• Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
• Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, When the Fun Stops
• National Council on Problem Gambling
• Problem Gambling Helpline. Call: 1-800-GAMBLER; Text: 800-GAM; Chat: 1800GAMBLERchat.org
• International Center for Responsible Gaming
• Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS), from the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction.

Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message, Third Edition, by Helen Osborne. Chapters especially relevant to this podcast are “Community Connections” and “Know Your Audience: Emotions, Cognition, and Behavioral Health.”

Read a transcript of this podcast.

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