Parent Connect Series: Problem Gaming: Understanding Addictive Gaming and Gambling Habits
Event Description
Have you ever heard of “loot boxes”? Are you worried about your youth’s gaming habits? Join Tim Kruse and Brian Nelson for an engaging discussion on the addictive aspects of video games and apps. Learn how features like “loot boxes” and other gaming elements can lead to unhealthy habits, including problem gambling.
What You’ll Learn:
• The risk factors and warning signs of unhealthy gaming and gambling habits
• How to support youth who may be struggling
• Tips for navigating healthy gaming habits
Meet the Presenters:
Tim Kruse is a Family Educator and Prevention Coordinator for Johnson County Mental Health.
Brian Nelson serves as the Problem Gambling Specialist for Northeast Kansas at the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).
Both Tim and Brian are active members of the Problem Gaming and Gambling Task Force of Northeastern Kansas. They are dedicated to promoting healthy gaming practices and providing resources for those affected by problem gaming and gambling.
Parent Connect is free and open to any parent or caregiver living in Johnson County. The goal of the series is to provide parents and caregivers with information and learning opportunities through presentations from community and parenting experts.
Questions? Contact Tim Kruse at Tim.Kruse@jocogov.org or 913-715-7826.
