Whether you're a teen or an adult, betting seems to be everywhere. But have you ever wondered if it’s actually addictive? The short answer is yes, betting is very addictive — especially if your mind is still developing. Please reshare this video and send to any children and teens you know to raise awareness of #YouthGambling and prevent #YouthGamblingHarms from impacting more young individuals. Learn more about youth gambling and how to prevent it: ChangeTheGameohio.org #ChangeTheGameOhio

October is Positive Attitude Month! According to research from Johns Hopkins, having positive thoughts and attitudes in daily life can help lessen the damage stress has on the body and mind, foster stronger immune systems, decrease risk of serious health diseases and even improve outcomes and life satisfaction across a spectrum of conditions. Train your mind to think positively by simply smiling more, practicing reframing, and building resiliency. 🙂Learn more about the power of positive thinking: hopkinsmedicine.org/health/w… #PositiveAttitudeMonth #PauseBeforeYouPlay

A recent article from @NPR sheds light on how more kids each day are gambling, and how most parents miss the signs. Kim Freudenberg, a longtime teacher in San Francisco, knew to warn her sons about activities that could harm them (drinking, drugs, unsafe driving, etc.) but didn’t realize that gambling was one of those things. After her eldest son dropped out of college at 19 and started stealing money to pay for his debts, she discovered he had been gambling since age 11. Learn more about youth gambling by reading the article, downloading the guide, or hear more parent stories from Parents Standing Together. Get the parents' guide: ChangeTheGameOhio.org/for-pa… Read the article: npr.org/2026/04/05/nx-s1-576… Explore Parents Standing Together: parentsstandingtogether.org #PreventYouthGambling #ChangeTheGameOhio

Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month where we celebrate and honor the Hispanic and Latino history and culture that have shaped important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. Pause Before You Play would like to recognize our Hispanic and Latino communities and raise awareness of our Spanish-speaking low-risk gambling resources. Check out the toolkit: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/toolk… #HispanicHeritageMonth #PauseBeforeYouPlay

Is your child’s brain getting enough exercise? If you’re not sure, today is National Train Your Brain Day which reminds us that just like our bodies, our brains need to be challenged to stay in good health and fight chronic conditions. Consider having the family break from daily routines, unplug from the screens, and challenge their cognitive abilities through puzzles, instruments, language learning, reading, and other activities that pique everyone's interest! Let us know your family's favorite brain workout in the comments below!🏋️ 🧠More ways to improve children’s brain health: developingchild.harvard.edu/… #TrainYourBrain #ChangeTheGameOhio

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: [LINK] #PauseBeforeYouPlay #MoreThanABet #MentalHealth

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year, the focus is on elevating the voices of people with lived experience of mental health conditions to shape policies and services. Gambling disorders are one of those very impactful conditions that millions experience across the world. Please watch the stories of Steve, Marilyn, Josh, and Cindy, who have experienced a gambling disorder and how they began their recovery journey. Hear the stories: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/get-h… #PauseBeforeYouPlay #MentalHealthIsHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

Today is World Financial Planning Day. With people from across the globe focusing on achieving their financial goals, Pause Before You Play is joining in to remind everyone of a great resource you can use at no cost through Time Out Ohio. If betting or gambling has negatively impacted your financial situation, consider speaking to Gamfin’s confidential financial counselors and receiving professional personal finance support. Learn more and book a session with GamFin now at the link. Book a session: timeoutohio.com/gamfin/ #PauseBeforeYouPlay #Gamfin #WorldFinancialPlanningDay

It’s National Child Health Day! Among the many health tips families may be hearing today, Change the Game Ohio would like to use this day to remind parents the risks of #YouthGambling and how it could impact your child’s mental and physical well-being. Explore the website and blog to learn more about the issue, warning signs, and resources to help you prevent #YouthGamblingHarms. 🖱️Explore the website: ChangeTheGameOhio.org 👀Read the blog: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/2026/… #ChangeTheGameOhio #PreventYouthGambling #NationalChildHealthDay

If you haven’t heard already, today is #NationalPlayOutsideDay and we’re inviting families to join in on the fun! October weekends are full of outdoor activities like fall festivals, pumpkin patches, apple picking, farmers markets, hiking trails, and much more that are great for kids. Find more ideas by checking out the blog: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/2021/… #PlayOutsideDay #ChangeTheGameOhio

Considering a break from #betting or #gambling? Check out Time Out Ohio! This program helps Ohioans take a break through voluntary bans from Ohio’s casinos, racinos, and sports gaming for a duration of your choice. Or, you can check out @gambanapp , GamFin, and @recovermeapp1 for no-cost gambling management resources. Tap the link to learn more: TimeOutOhio.com #PauseBeforeYouPlay #TimeOutOhio #ResponsibleGambling