Bet on the development of your protective factors

The development of protective factors reduces the risk of developing a disorder. Protective factors are elements that, when present in a person's life, allow them to further develop their personal and social skills. Protective factors also promote better self-esteem. Thus, a person with more skills and good self-esteem will tend to make better decisions for him in situations related to the consumption or the practice of the game or in all other spheres of his life.

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The following are examples of protective factors:

Having a quality social network (friends, romantic partner or family) which allows among others:

to exchange on his experience,

to help and be helped,

to give and receive affection, etc.

Be involved in structured activities in various environments. For example :

playing a sport on a regular basis or playing a musical instrument,

be part of a choir or sports team,

get involved in your neighborhood or in family activities,

volunteer, etc.

Protective factors favor the development of different personal and social skills such as:

interact well with others: assertiveness, respect for others, good communication, etc .;

know your strengths and weaknesses;

believe in your future and be able to set goals;

have a circle of friends who share their passions;

have better lifestyle habits in terms of physical activity, diet and sleep.

Other factors may decrease the risk of developing disorders related to the consumption or the practice of gambling. For more information, see Maintaining good mental health.