(WEBINAR) Understanding and Addressing Teen Gambling: Behaviors, Addictions, and Prevention

CE Type:*Cert of Attendance Only

# of CE's: Certificate of Attendance only

1.5

Certificate of Attendance Only

About This Course

Teen gambling is an emerging concern that intersects with technological advancements, social influences, and systemic challenges. Despite its significant impact, gambling behaviors among teens and their long-term consequences often go unnoticed in youth-centered practices. This workshop offers a comprehensive examination of teen gambling, emphasizing its psychological and social underpinnings, the role of online platforms in normalizing gambling-like behaviors, and effective strategies for prevention and intervention. It is designed for teachers, agency workers, and social workers who frequently interact with youth and aim to create safer, healthier environments for their development. Through research highlights, case studies, and actionable strategies, participants will leave equipped to address the hidden addiction of teen gambling within their professional spheres.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand teen gambling behaviors and prevalence.
  • Analyze the role of digital platforms in normalizing gambling behaviors.
  • Examine national and global policy trends

Intended Audience: 

Behavioral Health Staff working with children and adolescents.

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

Credit Statements:

Certificate of Attendance Only

Course Instructors

September 23, 2025

Katherine McCoy

Trainer

MS

Katherine McCoy holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, with experience working at the international level on drug policy at the United Nations. She now works on a national and regional level, focusing on trends in drug and alcohol abuse, teen behaviors on social media and AI, and teen gambling.