Self-reported gambling-related suicidality among gambling helpline callers.

摘要: Problem gamblers often attribute suicidal ideation or attempts to their gambling. Logistic regression analyses were applied data from problem (N = 986) calling a helpline. reporting gambling-related suicidality (n 252; 25.6%) more likely than those denying it 734; 74.4%) acknowledge family, financial, legal, and mental substance-related problems. Of acknowledging suicidality, suicide 53; 21.5%) them 193; 78.5%) illegal behaviors, health substance abuse treatment, family histories of alcohol problems, less report prior gambling treatment. The findings suggest that increased severity is associated with suicidality. Language: en