Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (GGTU) at CAMH
Empowering service providers with evidence-informed practices, professional development, and practical knowledge translation resources.
Professional Tools & Education
Check out these great training and knowledge resources from GGTU to support clinical and non-clinical practice.
Knowledge Translation
Identification and summarization of current best practices into easy-to-read, practical resources.
Topics include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for problem gambling
- Stages of change
- Relapse prevention
- Screening and assessment
- Adult problem gambling & youth problem gambling
- Problem technology use .... and more!
Trainings: Continuing Professional Development
"GGTU develops and delivers online courses and webinars to provide mental health and addictions service providers with the latest information on evidence-informed practices..."
Listed Course Topics include:
- Introduction to problem technology use (IPTU)
- Introduction to problem gambling (IPG)
- Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
- Fundamentals of gambling and gaming (FGG)
- Working with families and affected loved ones (WFALO)
- Applications of counselling for problem gambling and gaming (ACGG)
About the Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (GGTU) program at CAMH
"Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (formerly known as the Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario) helps to build a better mental health and addictions system in Ontario. We support addictions and mental health service providers through training and education, developing digital tools and resources, and facilitating knowledge sharing."
"Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (GGTU) is part of the Knowledge Exchange and Education portfolio in CAMH’s Provincial System Support Program (PSSP), which moves evidence to action to improve systems in Ontario. We develop and deliver trainings to provide professionals with the latest information on evidence-informed practices for the identification and treatment of problem gambling and other behavioural addictions, including problem technology use. Our courses and webinars are accredited by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation."
Understanding the Broader Impacts
"Problem gambling is associated with depression, anxiety, suicide, and substance use problems. Problem gambling also affects family and marital relationships, as well as work and academic performance. It can lead to bankruptcy and crime."
"As online gambling and gaming increase in popularity, there’s also a growing need to better understand the connection with problem technology use, which can include excessive behaviours related to gambling, such as playing video games, accessing social networks and online pornography, using online auctions or shopping, texting, and using smartphones. As more research emerges, GGTU will develop new evidence-based resources and trainings about problem technology use and related issues."
Need Help or Have Questions?
Professional counsellors are available 24/7 to talk confidentially whenever you need support.
- PEI Gambling Support Line: 1-855-255-4255
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868