Kindbridge Behavioral Health

08/07/2026

Gambling looks a lot different than it did five years ago. It's on the phone in your pocket, available around the clock, and easier to access than ever.

In Connecticut, that shift has come with real numbers: calls to the state's problem gambling helpline rose sharply in the first year after online sports betting became available, and 72% of CT undergrads say they gambled in the past year, with 8.3% now meeting criteria for serious problem gambling.

We are not here to tell anyone how to spend their time or money. We are here to make sure people know the signs to watch for, in themselves or someone they love, and that support exists if they need it.

In our latest feature on RtoR , we break down what's changed, who's most at risk, and where to turn.

Read the full piece on www.rtor.org.

Kindbridge offers free, confidential assessments for anyone navigating this. Early conversations change outcomes.

[Problem Gambling, Mental Health Awareness, Connecticut News, Free Gambling Assessment, Telehealth, Therapy]

08/06/2026

Scroll, smoke, lose … repeat.

For young men, that's a slow week, not a crisis. But when these habits become the only thing that makes the evening feel bearable, it’s time to take a closer look.

Kindbridge COO, Michelle Hatfield, explores why sports betting, high-potency cannabis, and p**n often end up serving the same need, and what actually helps.

Se the link in our bio for the full article.

If this pattern feels familiar, our specialists can help. Visit kindbridge.com or call 1-877-426-4258.

[Kindbridge, Men's Mental Health, Gambling Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, P*rnography Disorder, Therapy]

07/22/2026

People don't usually struggle because they don't know the facts. They struggle because they believed the myths.

Swipe through to separate fact from fiction about gambling disorder. You might be surprised by what isn't true.

And if you have ever wondered whether your relationship with gambling has changed, our confidential self-check is a good place to start.

Link in Bio.

URL: kindbridge.com/self-check-tool

[Kindbridge, Behavioral Health, Poblem Gambling, Gambling Patterns, Self Check-in, Mental Health, Gambling Myths]

07/06/2026

Progress in recovery is easy to miss. Take a moment to notice yours. 🌿

07/02/2026

Social media gets a bad name, and sometimes for good reason. But for people in the military, it can also be a real lifeline.

More than half of active-duty service members say they feel alone during deployments or big changes. Staying connected online helps with that. It keeps them close to the people they love and it helps them find the people they served with. 

There’s another side to this too. These apps are built to keep you scrolling, and people in the military can feel that pull more than most. The good news is that paying attention helps. When you notice how and when you reach for your phone, you stay in control of it.

We cover the whole story on the blog. You’ll see the benefits, the signs to watch for, and how to keep social media good for you.

Read “Military and Social Media: A Case for Greater Mindfulness” at www.kindbridge.com/blog

06/30/2026

Men deal with depression, anxiety, and stress just like everyone else. June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and it’s important to understand that men deal with depression, anxiety, and stress just like everyone else.

Talking to someone about what you have going on is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your mental health. Reaching out works best when you do it early and do it intentionally. 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, take a few minutes to complete one of our free mental health screenings at www.kindbridge.com.  

06/29/2026

Our founder and CEO, Daniel Umfleet, joined host Dustin Gouker on the Event Horizon podcast to talk about prediction markets and behavioral health.

Their conversation covers a lot of ground. Daniel describes how rarely someone arrives at a clinic with a prediction market problem by name. It shows up as stress, lost sleep, or financial strain, and the trading comes up later. He explains why these patterns look familiar to anyone who treats behavioral addiction even as the words people use for them change, and why harm can take longer to recognize when an activity feels like investing or research. He also shares how our clinicians are working to close that gap so people reach the right care sooner.

In the episode, Daniel also talks about where consumer protections fit as these markets grow, and the Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling initiative at the Kindbridge Research Institute, which brings banks and credit unions into the protection ecosystem.

Thank you to Dustin and the Event Horizon team for making room for the healthcare side of this conversation.

Watch the full episode: https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-20-george-santos-prediction

06/10/2026

Join Zepf Center and Kindbridge on June 26, 2026, for a FREE webinar for counselors seeking certification to treat online gaming disorder. Register here https://kindbridge.com/counselor-ceus/free-ceu-webinars-for-counselors-ohio-gaming-disorder/

06/09/2026

Money and mental health are more connected than most people realize, especially when gambling is part of the picture.

Dr. Daniel Kaufmann, Director of Gaming Services and Program Development at Kindbridge, breaks down why financial stability and mental wellbeing aren’t separate goals and how the tools you use for one can support the other.

Whether it’s a budgeting workbook or a journaling app, the right resources can help you make real progress in both areas at the same time.

Watch to learn more 🎥

06/08/2026

Kindbridge’s Daniel Umfleet appeared on The Event Horizon podcast to discuss prediction markets and what he feels needs to be done to intervene from a public health perspective.

The Event Horizon Podcast · Episode