scholarly journals Longitudinal Assessment of a Manualized Group Treatment Program for Gambling Disorder: The Ohio Problem Gambling Treatment Model for Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron J. Kruse-Diehr ◽  
Stephen R. Shamblen ◽  
Matthew W. Courser
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Treatment Manual ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Physical Health Outcomes ◽  
Gambling Behaviors ◽  
Addiction Services ◽  
Behavioral Health Disorders ◽  
Gambling Treatment

AbstractIndividuals with gambling disorder (GD) experience a host of negative psychosocial and physical health outcomes, yet few seek treatment. Of particular concern are individuals with co-occurring mental and behavioral health disorders, a group at higher risk for GD in the state of Ohio. To better serve this population, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services developed a group-based GD treatment manual for adults with co-occurring disorders. Over the course of 5 years, 353 individuals engaged in at least some of the manual’s 12 weekly modules, and more than one-third (n = 122) completed the entire curriculum. Participants who completed all 12 modules completed pre-and post-tests, and after controlling for covariates, participants significantly decreased their GD symptom severity, though changes in self-esteem and gambling urges were non-significant. These findings suggest the treatment manual holds promise at reducing gambling behaviors for individuals with co-occurring disorders, but further research is warranted to explore best practices on how to intervene on the psychological antecedents to gambling in this population.

scholarly journals Predicting Gambling Situations: The Roles of Impulsivity, Substance Use, and Post Traumatic Stress

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Grubbs ◽  
Heather Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gambling Behaviors ◽  
Trait Impulsivity ◽  
Post Traumatic

Gambling disorder and symptoms of post-traumatic stress are highly comorbid. Numerous studies suggest that the presence of one (either disordered gambling or post-traumatic stress) substantially increases the odds of later developing the other. However, little is known about the etiological links between these two domains or the nuances of the comorbidity. Past research has suggested that symptoms of post-traumatic stress might be related to unique motivations for and beliefs about gambling. The present work sought to examine whether or not symptoms of post-traumatic stress might also be related to specific situational vulnerabilities to gambling behaviors. Using a large cross-sectional sample of internet-using adults in the U.S. who were primarily recreational gamblers (N = 589; 43% men, Mage = 36.1, SD = 11.0), as well as an inpatient sample of U.S. Armed Forces veterans seeking treatment for gambling disorder (N = 332, 80% men, Mage = 53.5, SD = 11.5), the present work tested whether or not symptoms of post-traumatic stress were uniquely related to a variety of gambling situations. Results in both samples revealed that, even when controlling for potentially confounding variables (e.g., substance use and trait impulsivity), symptoms of post-traumatic stress were uniquely related to gambling in response to negative affect, gambling in response to social pressure, and gambling due to a need for excitement. These findings are consistent with recent work suggesting that individuals with post-traumatic stress symptoms are more likely to engage in gambling behaviors for unique reasons that differ from gamblers without such symptoms.

Group Treatment for Children in Substitute Care

1983 ◽  
Vol 64 (10) ◽  
pp. 579-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Mayfield ◽  
Jennifer Branch Neil
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Substitute Care ◽  
And Coping

A support group can increase the self-esteem of children in substitute care by promoting self-awareness and by teaching communication and coping skills. Treatment needs of these children are discussed, with emphasis on breaking through the superficial survival roles they have assumed.

Change in adult self-esteem: A longitudinal assessment

1999 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert B. Schafer ◽  
Pat M. Keith
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Assessment of the Links Between Physical Activity and Self-Esteem in Early Adolescent Non-Hispanic Females

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy L. Schmalz ◽  
Glenn D. Deane ◽  
Leann L. Birch ◽  
Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Hispanic Females

Group Treatment for Adults With ADHD Based on a Novel Combination of Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Interventions: A Feasibility Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 904-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berkeh Nasri ◽  
Malin Castenfors ◽  
Peggy Fredlund ◽  
Ylva Ginsberg ◽  
Nils Lindefors ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Treatment Manual ◽  
Behavior Interventions ◽  
Perceived Benefit

Objectives: To evaluate feasibility and preliminary effects of a new group treatment manual for adults with ADHD and to explore adherence to treatment and its relation to outcome. Method: Eighteen adults with ADHD recruited from neuropsychiatric units in Stockholm underwent a 14-week program including combined cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy. Assessments were made at baseline, posttreatment, and follow-up, at one and six months after treatment end. Primary outcome measure was the Adult ADHD Self Report Scale version 1.1. Results/Conclusion: ADHD symptoms significantly decreased ( d = 1.29) and remained stable for 6 months. Measures of depression, perceived stress, and anxiety were also significantly reduced. Attendance and patient satisfaction was high. Use, comprehension, and perceived benefit of treatment components varied from medium to high. Total use of treatment components was, in general, positively correlated with favorable outcome. The current combination of treatment components may be a valuable addition to available treatments in psychiatric care.

scholarly journals Gamblers' attitudes towards money and their relationship to gambling disorder among young men

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 744-755
Author(s):  
Pawel Sleczka ◽  
Barbara Braun-Michl ◽  
Ludwig Kraus
Keyword(s):  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Longitudinal Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Gambling Participation ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground and aimsMoney plays a central role in gambling, and understanding the different attitudes of gamblers towards it might benefit both prevention and treatment of gambling-related problems. This study describes the development of a new German measure of attitudes to money and the differences in these attitudes between male non-gamblers, occasional, frequent and problem gamblers. Furthermore, it investigates the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between attitudes towards money and the severity of gambling disorder.MethodsAn online study was conducted among 2,584 men aged 18–25 years, recruited via the Munich citizen registry. Additionally, a sample of n = 105 Facebook users was included in part of the analyses. Frequent and problem gamblers were invited to a 12-month follow-up. Apart from gambling participation and related problems, the questionnaire included items from existing scales measuring attitudes to money.ResultsThree factors underlying a new 12-item German Scale of Money Attitudes (SMAG) were identified: success, budgeting and evil. Compared with other groups, participants reporting any gambling problems scored highest in success and lowest in budgeting. Budgeting was associated with gambling-related problems in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses and strengthened the relationship between associating money with success and gambling disorder.DiscussionFor problem gamblers, money is important as a personal symbol of success. This attitude has an especially negative effect on gambling-related problems in individuals who handle money irresponsibly. Spending and winning money might play an important role in maintaining self-esteem among gamblers and thus hinder their attempts to quit.

scholarly journals Group Telehealth Interventions Fostering Social Connection Among Older Veterans and Their Families

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 206-206
Author(s):  
Michelle Mlinac ◽  
Rachel Weiskittle
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Spanish Speakers ◽  
Treatment Manual ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Provider Surveys

Abstract During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual and telephone visits rapidly replaced most in-person care within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) to reduce virus spread. To address the emerging mental health needs of older Veterans (e.g., isolation, loneliness), we developed an 8-week group treatment manual, deliverable over telephone or videoconference, to foster social connection and address pandemic anxieties. The manual was disseminated in March 2020 as a rapid response to emergent COVID-19 pandemic realities, during which many locations in the United States called for immediate self-quarantine measures for unknown durations. This talk will present the user-centered design of the manual, preliminary feasibility and acceptability findings from provider surveys, and introduce versions of the manual targeting specific populations (e.g., caregivers, Spanish speakers) currently in development or in pilot testing.

scholarly journals Predicting Gambling Situations: The Roles of Impulsivity, Substance Use, and Post-Traumatic Stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117822181985264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua B Grubbs ◽  
Heather Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Past Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gambling Behaviors ◽  
Post Traumatic

Gambling disorder and symptoms of post-traumatic stress are highly comorbid. Numerous studies suggest that the presence of one (either disordered gambling or post-traumatic stress) substantially increases the odds of later developing the other. However, little is known about the etiological links between these two domains or the nuances of the comorbidity. Past research has suggested that symptoms of post-traumatic stress might be related to unique motivations for and beliefs about gambling. The present work sought to examine whether or not symptoms of post-traumatic stress might also be related to specific situational vulnerabilities to gambling behaviors. Using a large cross-sectional sample of Internet-using adults in the United States who were primarily recreational gamblers (N = 743; 46% men, Mage = 36.0, SD = 11.1), as well as an inpatient sample of US Armed Forces veterans seeking treatment for gambling disorder (N = 332, 80% men, Mage = 53.5, SD = 11.5), the present work tested whether or not symptoms of post-traumatic stress were uniquely related to a variety of gambling situations. Results in both samples revealed that even when controlling for potentially confounding variables (eg, substance use and trait impulsivity), symptoms of post-traumatic stress were uniquely related to gambling in response to negative affect, gambling in response to social pressure, and gambling due to a need for excitement. These findings are consistent with recent work suggesting that individuals with post-traumatic stress symptoms are more likely to engage in gambling behaviors for unique reasons that differ from gamblers without such symptoms.

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