The MTU Wellbeing Podcast

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Gambling Awareness

November 14, 2023 • Thomas Broderick • Season 3 • Episode 2

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Key Discussion Points and Time Stamps:

1. 20 - Introductions, Niall McNamee and Michael Guerin
4.00 - What is Problem Gambling, what are the challenges of gambling
5.20 - People get addicted to the ritual of speculating money
7. 45 - Niall tells his story from gambling a few bets to losing up to €250,000
18.45 - Niall talks about his low self esteem, negative self talk and how he couldn't see a way out when in the mod
21.40 - Niall talks about the arrogance of winning, how to guard against showing off and how unattractive trait this is
24.30 - Michael talks about responsible gambling, the increase in young people gambling online and some of the signs and symptoms to look out for.
29.00 - Michael reminds us that problematic gamblers are in closer proximity to us then we realise
30. 35 - Michael makes the clear distinction between problem gambling and responsible gambling with the question; Am I using gambling as a distraction or a method to absolve myself from contemplating things that might be bothering me?
32.50 - Michael talks about the transitioning time for students is such a challenging time with increased stress
35.00 - Niall reminds students how he gambling helped him switch off from the world and forget the problems to take time to be aware of your thoughts
40.00 - Niall reinforces the message that when you are problem gambling you need to get help and talks about going to the Rutland Centre in Dublin for help
44 .10 Niall talks about the importance of going to meetings and surrounding yourself with good people
46.05- Michael talks about how we need to foster a culture where it is acceptable to come forward provide opportunities for individuals to do so
48 .30 Students Questions Answered- Niall and Michael answer students questions and give some very good advice for a friend who might be concerned about someone else
1. hr 2 min - Michael finishes off the podcast by highlighting the importance of problem gamblers finding answers through dialogue and telling them not to be afraid to come forward
1 hour 3 mins 30 Niall finishes by sharing the magical feelings of opening up and getting help while encouraging students to get help also

Links and Supports

https://gamblingcare.ie/

National Helpline No. 1800 936 725

Student Counselling Cork Campus:
https://www.mycit.ie/counselling

Student Counselling Kerry Campus:
https://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationFor/CurrentStudents/StudentLife/StudentSupportServices/StudentCounsellor/

Part Time Course for Counselors, Health Care and Social Care Staff which is a collaborative development between Munster Technological University and Cuan Mhuire/Galilee House of Studies.
https://www.mtu.ie/courses/tlhgamau/

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