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- May 14-May 20 is a week for raising awareness of gambling and other addiction issues.
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May 14-May 20 is a week for raising awareness of gambling and other addiction issues.
Last update date May 2, 2024
What is the gambling and addiction issues awareness week?
The Basic Law on Countermeasures against Gambling Addictions stipulates that May 14 to May 20 as the gambling addiction Awareness Week in order to deepen the public's understanding and interest in gambling addiction among the people. During this period, the government and public organizations and other related organizations cooperate to conduct educational projects and public relations activities.
<Related Sites>
Cabinet Secretariat "2024 Gambling Addiction Awareness Week Poster" (PDF: 139KB)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Let's deepen understanding of addiction" (outside site)
Financial Services Agency "About gambling and other addiction issues enlightenment week" (external site)
What is gambling addiction?
Addiction refers to a condition in which it interferes with daily life, social life, and health, but cannot stop certain things or actions even if you want to stop. Gambling addiction has features such as being debt and repayable, gambling for repayment, stealing money, or lying to hide.
<Related Sites>
Do you know about addiction? (Internal Link)
Cabinet Secretariat "Experiences of those who have overcome addiction such as gambling" (outside site)
Addiction self-check
You can simply judge whether there is a risk of dependence on gambling, etc., and search for a consultation destination.
It is only a guide, so a formal diagnosis requires consultation at a medical institution.
Addiction self-check (external site) (external site)
Initiatives at the Yokohama Health Consultation Center
1 Broadcasting of educational videos on public transportation
Video advertisements will be posted on public transportation and on the premises of the station so that those who are worried about addiction and their families can notice the problem of addiction and lead to consultation.
| Broadcast destination | Period |
|---|---|
Kananaka bus kana channel |
From Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 31 |
Yokohama Municipal Bus Kana Channel |
From Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 31 |
| Yokohama Municipal Subway In-car Vision | From Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19 |
| Yokohama Station Minami Passage Digital Signage | From Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19 |
2 Addiction panel display
To deepen the correct knowledge and understanding of addiction, a panel exhibition on addiction will be held.
In addition, consultations on addiction, self-help groups, family associations, and flyers for support organizations that are active in the community, and flyers for support organizations.
Date and time
From 13:00 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 to 17:00 on Tuesday, May 21
[Place]
Yokohama City Hall Atrium (outside site) Exhibition Space B (6-50-10, Honmachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama)
[Content]
Panel display on basic knowledge of addiction, video broadcast of addiction-related video, leaflet corner
3 Addiction family classroom
We hold a dependence family class once a month for families who are in need of dependence.
In May, families with addiction such as gambling will talk about their experiences.
| Date and time | Place | Theme/Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
Friday, May 24 | Mental Health Consultation Center | Theme: Gambling and other addiction family experiences |
[Application method, etc.] 8:45 on Friday, April 26-Reception starts
For details on how to apply and how to apply, please see the page of addiction family classroom.
4 Consultation on addiction and programs for individuals and families
We provide individual consultation on addiction for people living in Yokohama City, recovery programs for individuals, family classrooms, etc.
For more information, please visit the Consulting page.
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Email address: kf-kokoro@city.yokohama.jp
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