Thanks to some funding from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Pictou County Chapter of the Gambling and Gaming Support Society published a graphic novel featuring stories of Nova Scotia students struggling with gaming.
Julie Hughes, president of the society, wrote, designed, and drew Gaming Crisis: True Student Stories, a 24 page graphic novel detailing the stories of three young people. Hughes applied to the Mental Health Foundation for a grant last year, noting the funding she received covered about two-thirds of the cost of the book.
In October 2023, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia approved $16,902.90 in funding for the Gamblers & Gaming Support Society’s Gaming Crisis: True Student Stories project. In December of 2023, the society hosted an information on gaming forum, and Hughes said she spoke with a number of students who had issues with gaming.
Hughes said she plans to tour the province to issue the books to students, libraries, and health professionals.
