Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Addiction, Gambling, and Mental Health
Pre-Conference Session | July 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Bellevue Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hilton Minneapolis North
6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Bellevue Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hilton Minneapolis North
6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
About the Training
Attendees will be introduced to key screening tools used to assess gambling behaviors and substance use issues, including:
Attendees will be introduced to key screening tools used to assess gambling behaviors and substance use issues, including:
- Lie/Bet Questionnaire – a quick, 2-question screen to identify potential gambling problems
- Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS) – a 3-question tool for assessing education and intervention needs
- South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) – a comprehensive 20-item assessment based on DSM criteria
- An overview of addictive substances and behaviors
- How addiction develops
- Diagnostic frameworks and criteria
- Strategies and resources for intervention and support
Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide
Training of Trainers | July 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bellevue Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hilton Minneapolis North
6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bellevue Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hilton Minneapolis North
6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
About the Training
Mental health and suicide are sensitive topics that deserve intentional, respectful dialogue. This facilitator training will help you:
Mental health and suicide are sensitive topics that deserve intentional, respectful dialogue. This facilitator training will help you:
- Develop skills to guide meaningful conversations
- Learn how language influences stigma and help-seeking
- Gain tools to safely and effectively promote mental wellness
