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Episode 13 - Youth Gaming and Gambling with Dr. Jeff Deverensky

February 18, 2022 Aaron Weiner, PhD
Episode 13 - Youth Gaming and Gambling with Dr. Jeff Deverensky
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Episode 13 - Youth Gaming and Gambling with Dr. Jeff Deverensky
Feb 18, 2022
Aaron Weiner, PhD

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jeff Derevensky!  Dr. Derevensky is the James McGill Professor and Director of Clinical Training in School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University.  He is extremely well-published, authoring more than 275 peer-reviewed journal articles, 60 book chapters and 4 books related to gambling disorders and behavioral addictions, and has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. Derevensky brings his expertise to a conversation on impulsive gaming behavior in teens – what’s informing the behavior and what parents can do about it.  

If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Derevensky, he's available at jeffrey.derevensky@mcgill.ca.

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Jeff Derevensky!  Dr. Derevensky is the James McGill Professor and Director of Clinical Training in School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University.  He is extremely well-published, authoring more than 275 peer-reviewed journal articles, 60 book chapters and 4 books related to gambling disorders and behavioral addictions, and has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. Derevensky brings his expertise to a conversation on impulsive gaming behavior in teens – what’s informing the behavior and what parents can do about it.  

If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Derevensky, he's available at jeffrey.derevensky@mcgill.ca.