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Happy #WorldKindnessDay! This day is all about spreading kindness whenever and wherever you can, because it isn’t just good for the people around you — acts of kindness improve your well-being too! Swipe for ideas or visit the link to learn more about the health benefits. 🤗 Learn more here: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/2025/… #PauseBeforeYouPlay #KindnessMatters

Today is Veterans Day — a time when we come together and honor our veterans for their bravery and dedication. From everyone at #PauseBeforeYouPlay, thank you for your service. Check out the Veterans Toolkit: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/toolk… #VeteransDay

Schools aren’t the only places where kids learn. For National Parents as Teachers Day, #ChangeTheGameOhio is reminding parents of the impact you have on your child’s learning and development. To protect your child from the risks associated with online games and activities that feature gambling mechanics, have a conversation using the guide and discuss why and how they should avoid games that promote spending. Download the Conversation Guide for parents: ChangeTheGameOhio.org/for-pa… #PreventYouthGambling #ParentsAsTeachersDay

November is National Family Literacy Month. If you’re looking for activities that support the whole family, consider picking up a book and letting everyone take turns reading to help your children build valuable literacy and learning skills. Find great books at your local bookstores, libraries, or if your child is under five, sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive one free book each month! Sign up here: ohioimaginationlibrary.org/ #FamilyLiteracyMonth #ChangeTheGameOhio

Stress affects everyone. But when stress goes unmanaged, it has the potential to create issues elsewhere in your life. Sometimes, people turn to gambling, sports betting, or other financial risks as a temporary escape from stress without realizing the potential harms. For National Stress Awareness Day, try these stress-reducing tips to protect your physical and mental health. Learn more about the risks of gambling: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/the-i… #StressAwarenessDay #PauseBeforeYouPlay

November is Military Family Appreciation Month, and #PauseBeforeYouPlay is supporting our military community through safe, responsible gambling resources. Active and retired service members make up a large at-risk population for gambling harms, making it important for anyone connected to the military community to understand the risks, be aware of the signs of a gambling disorder, and know what resources are available and how to find them. Read the blog to learn more about how the military community is impacted by gambling and download the free Veterans Community toolkit for additional resources. 📰Read the blog to learn more: pausebeforeyouplay.org/2026/… 🧰 Download the Veterans Community toolkit : PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/toolk… #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth

Don’t let #YouthGambling haunt your house this Halloween. If you have a child under 18, make sure they are being safe from #GamblingHarms by having a conversation and explaining the risks behind engaging in #PredictionMarkets, #SportsBetting, and games that feature gambling mechanics like #LootBoxes. Find a guide to help you start the conversation and learn more about the issue at the link: ChangeTheGameOhio.org/for-pa… #HappyHalloween #ChangeTheGameOhio

If you #SportsBet or #gamble, you may be at risk for gambling-related harms. Find out now by taking the 2-minute quiz. Rate your risk now: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/play-… #TakeTheQuiz #PauseBeforeYouPlay #RateYourRisk

Sports betting has spread on college campuses, and recent research sheds light on how students’ mental health is impacted. Nicholas McAfee from @OleMiss has growing concerns for students after leading research that shows #StudentGambling often occurs alongside depression, anxiety, and substance use. #StudentAthletes also show signs of worsening mental health due to increased betting-related harassment. Read the blog to learn more about this issue: pausebeforeyouplay.org/2026/… #PauseBeforeYouPlay #MoreThanABet #MentalHealth

October is recognized as National Health Literacy Month — a month that reminds providers and healthcare professionals how they can help patients by making important health information clear and accessible, including raising awareness of gambling disorders. This can look like including questions about gambling behaviors when asking patients about alcohol, nicotine, or substance use. See more ways you can increase #GamblingHarm prevention by exploring the community toolkits: PausebBeforeYouPlay.org/tool… #GamblingDisorderPrevention #NationalHealthLiteracyMonth #PauseBeforeYouPlay