Class Description
This class examines the complex relationship between gambling disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will learn how mood disorders, substance use, trauma histories, and other psychiatric challenges intersect with gambling behavior, complicating diagnosis and treatment. The training highlights the importance of integrated, person-centered approaches to assessment and care for individuals at risk of relapse, suicide, or severe functional impairment.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least 3 common mental health conditions that frequently co-occur with gambling disorder
- Describe 2 major challenges in diagnosing co-occurring gambling and psychiatric disorders
- Recognize at least 3 warning signs of suicidality among individuals with gambling disorder
Educational Goals
- Increase awareness of the high prevalence of mental health comorbidities in individuals with gambling disorder
- Enhance clinicians’ ability to accurately assess and differentiate co-occurring psychiatric conditions
- Promote understanding of the role of trauma, substance use, and impulsivity in gambling behavior
- Encourage adoption of integrated, person-centered treatment planning
- Support suicide prevention through improved risk identification and clinical response
Outline
- Introduction to Gambling Disorder and Comorbidity (20 min.)
- Diagnosing Co-occurring Disorders (20 min.)
- Key Co-occurring Conditions (25 min.)
- Suicidality and Risk Assessment (15 min.)
- Integrated Treatment Strategies (10 min.)