Gambling Disorder - Helping Clients Who Practice Risky Behavior

For gamblers, the thrill of the game can quickly escalate the amount of their bets and their risky behavior. Their preoccupation with betting impacts all areas of their lives and of the lives of their families and the communities where they work and socialize. Gambling disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health problems in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) so this video will focus on the most recent research findings available. TOPICS - Why and how to screen clients for gambling problems. - How to diagnose a gambling disorder (using DSM-5). - Risk factors for developing a gambling disorder. - The common trajectory of a gambling disorder. - Recommended interventions. - How to prevent relapse.