List of objective signs of gaming addiction: financial anomalies, behavioral changes, emotional shifts and social isolation. When and how to contact the hotline for advice.
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Practical recommendations for loved ones: how to support a dependent, build boundaries, protect yourself and get involved in working with consultants Gamblers Help and Lifeline.
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Specific formats of family support and group therapeutic meetings: how family consultations, Gam-Anon groups and game treatment groups work, how to connect and what to expect from working together.
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A complete list of government and community Gamblers Help centers in each state and territory of Australia - phones, postal and office addresses, opening hours and brief instructions for contacting.
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Comparison of free public and paid private gaming addiction treatment programs in Australia: services, duration, format, cost and treatment.
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A list of the main types of psychological support on the hotline and in subsequent services: crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviews, family counseling, prevention of breakdowns and recovery planning.
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Description of the structure and services of the free state program Gambling Help NSW: 24-hour telephone, online chat, face-to-face consultations in 270 points across the state, specialized services and referrals to financial and legal consultants.
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Special support for adolescents and young people: free anonymous channels Gamblers Help and Lifeline Youth, chat and SMS, formats for working with age characteristics, tips on preparation and further steps.
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Explanation of key privacy principles when contacting Gamblers Help and Lifeline hotlines: anonymity, data protection, lack of information transfer to third parties and your rights.
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A detailed algorithm for processing your appeal to the Gamblers Help or Lifeline hotline: from connecting with a consultant to receiving an action plan and subsequent support.
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How is the mechanism of multiple contacts with the hotline and further support: planned follow-up, regular sessions, support groups and the transition to inpatient or outpatient programs.
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How to sign up for an individual or family consultation by phone, online chat, email, video call and in-person center Gamblers Help or Lifeline.
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Step-by-step algorithm for phone or online support: from assessing readiness to applying for BetStop or local self-exclusion and controlling the result. Practical tips for interacting with a consultant.
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How, with the help of consultants Gamblers Help and Lifeline, to quickly connect to the BetStop national register of self-exclusion: from assessing readiness and collecting data to submitting an application and monitoring blocking.
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How Gamblers Help and Lifeline consultants help apply Responsible Gambling tools: limits, timeouts, self-exclusion and technical filters. Step-by-step description of interaction with RG programs.
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Algorithm of actions for loved ones: how to motivate a conversation, protect yourself and your family, if necessary, call hotlines for advice on your behalf and use RG tools without the participation of an addict.
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Step-by-step plan for loved ones: effective methods of motivation - from empathic dialogue to the use of external barriers and hotline resources. Practical scripts and recommendations without water.
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An emergency algorithm for people in the acute phase of gambling addiction: how to get immediate support, stabilize their condition and protect themselves financially and psychologically.
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Step-by-step after losing again: How not to stoop further, get instant help, adjust your RG plan and continue recovery without self-blame or pause.
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How to get completely anonymous and free support for problems with excitement: numbers, chat, SMS and email without verification, working principles and contact algorithm.
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