ArticleInternet interventions2019
Randomized controlled trial of an Internet intervention for problem gambling provided with or without access to an Internet intervention for co-occurring mental health distress.
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- Treatment of harmful gambling: a scoping review of United Kingdom-based intervention research.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Evaluating the impact of motivational interviewing on engagement and outcomes in a web-based self-help intervention for gambling disorder: A randomised controlled trial.Internet interventions · 2024Article
- The evaluation of a brief ICBT program with therapist support for individuals with gambling problems in the context of a gambling helpline: a randomized pilot trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2023Article
- Online 8-week cognitive therapy for problem gamblers: The moderating effects of depression symptoms and perceived financial control.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2022Article
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- Randomized controlled trial of online interventions for co-occurring depression and hazardous alcohol consumption: Primary outcome results.Internet interventions · 2021Article
- Efficacy of an internet-based psychological intervention for problem gambling and gambling disorder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Internet interventions · 2021Article
- GamblingLess: A Randomised Trial Comparing Guided and Unguided Internet-Based Gambling Interventions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
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- Online interventions for problem gamblers with and without co-occurring unhealthy alcohol use: Randomized controlled trial.Internet interventions · 2020Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsThe current randomized controlled trial tested whether there was benefit to providing an online gambling intervention and a separate self-help mental health intervention for anxiety and depression (i.e. MoodGYM) (G + MH), compared to only a gambling intervention (G only) among people with co-occurring gambling problems and mental health distress. The primary outcome of interest was improvement in gambling outcomes. Secondary analyses also tested for the impact of the combined intervention on depression and anxiety outcomes.
methodsParticipants who were concerned about their gambling were recruited to help evaluate an online intervention for gamblers. Those who met criteria for problem gambling were randomized to receive either the G only or the G + MH intervention. Participants were also assessed for current mental health distress at baseline, with three quarters (n = 214) reporting significant current distress and form the sample for this study. Participants were followed-up at 3- and 6-months to assess changes in gambling status, and improvements in depression and anxiety.
resultsFollow-up rates were poor (47% completed at least one follow-up). While there were significant reductions in gambling outcomes, as well as on measures of current depression and anxiety, there was no significant difference in outcomes between participants receiving the G only versus the G + MH intervention. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionThere does not appear to be a benefit to providing access to an additional online mental health intervention to our online gambling intervention, at least among participants who are concerned about their gambling.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.govNCT02800096; Registration date: June 14, 2016.
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