Early detection and intervention could make a big difference in helping people with gambling disorder, which often goes undiagnosed and untreated. However, there is low awareness about how or why to expand screening for Gambling Disorder. One U.S. national study from Harvard Medical School reported that although none of those who were identified as meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder reported seeking treatment for those problems, about half were involved in behavioral treatment for other psychiatric problems. This tells us that expanding screening for Gambling Disorder could improve identification of gambling problems and increase the rate of treatment-seeking among people with this disorder.
Dr. Whelshula has worked extensively with Native American communities nationwide on local and national policy development, education and behavioral health. Her most recent work is the development of an integrative cultural healing model to address trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders for tribes. She is a citizen of the Arrow Lakes Nation of the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state.
Responsible gambling (RG) algorithms appear to have become more complex and nuanced over time, with “AI” and “machine learning” serving as buzz words to signal their legitimacy. However, no matter how complex our models, they are only as valid as the data and outcomes upon which they are built and validated. This talk entreats the audience to return to basics and consider both the building blocks and pitfalls of RG algorithms. The talk will touch on the outcomes used to validate and evaluate these algorithms, how we distinguish involvement from risk for problems, potential algorithmic biases, and the proper use of algorithms within a larger RG system.
Identifying mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment models has significant implications for addictive disorders. Dr. Lee will discuss her research showing that Congruence Couple Therapy can have better outcomes than individual-based therapies for clients with gambling problems.
This webinar has passed, click on the event link to watch the recording! About the Webinar The rapid rise of online sports betting has led to an increase in problematic gambling behaviors among college students. Many students engaging in these behaviors also experience co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. With gambling becoming more accessible […]
About the Webinar Video games are hugely popular among youth and emerging adults. Though fun and entertaining, there are risks associated with excessive gaming and with the increasingly blurred lines between gambling and gaming. Brain Connections is a knowledge translation team that develops free, accessible, and engaging products related to the neurobiology of gambling disorder. In […]
About the Webinar: Sports betting among young adults is rapidly increasing in popularity, but alongside its growth, there are significant concerns about behavioral risks, mental health, and substance use. Join Dr. Scott Graupensperger as he presents recent findings from his groundbreaking research on sports betting behaviors. In this webinar, you will gain insights from bi-weekly […]
