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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Context:

  • Pathological gambling leads to significant social, economic, and relational issues.
  • Limited research exists on the link between gambling and suicidal behavior.
  • Updated literature reviews are crucial for understanding this association.

Purpose:

  • To review existing literature on the association between pathological gambling and suicidal behavior.
  • To identify common co-occurring issues among problem gamblers with suicidal behavior.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding suicide risk assessment in problem gamblers.

Summary:

  • Problem gamblers seeking treatment report high rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.
  • Individuals with suicidal behavior and gambling problems are more likely to have co-occurring mental health, substance use, relational, and financial difficulties.
  • Population surveys indicate a higher prevalence of suicidal behavior among problem gamblers compared to the general population.
  • Aggregate-level studies show ambiguous results regarding whether gambling itself increases suicide risk.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant overlap between problem gambling and suicidal behavior.
  • Emphasizes the need for integrated treatment approaches addressing both gambling and mental health concerns.
  • Suggests that suicide risk assessment should be a routine part of treatment for problem gamblers.