Heather Eshleman, Director of Operations, MCEPG, HELPLINE: 1-800-GAMBLER

This Mental Health Awareness Month, The Sports Outlet with Kei-Touch sits down with Heather Eshleman, Director of Operations for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling HELPLINE: 1-800-GAMBLER. Together, they discuss gambling addiction, sports betting culture, mental health, and the growing impact of betting apps on youth, veterans, and families. From youth and student athletes to veterans and elderly communities, we discuss how gambling apps, NIL money, casinos, and nonstop betting promotions are impacting people across Maryland and beyond. Heather also breaks down warning signs of addiction, the connection between gambling and mental health, and the free treatment resources available in Maryland and Virginia.If you or anyone you know has a gambling problem call 1-800-GAMBLER in Maryland or 1-800-MY RESET for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. You can follow Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at on IG @mdcepg or visit www.helpmygamblingproblem.org This is more than sports — this is about protecting families, communities, and mental wellness in an era where gambling has never been more accessible.Follow Kei-Touch @ djkeitouch IGFollow Coach Kenny Gray @thecoachkennygray IG