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Gambling Problems and Attempted Suicide. Part I. High Prevalence Amongst Hospital Admissions

Authors: Alison Penfold, Simon Hatcher, Sean Sullivan, Nicola Collins

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

In this study, 70 patients admitted to an Auckland (New Zealand) hospital following a suicide attempt were screened with a brief problem gambling screen (the EIGHT Screen) by hospital staff. Twelve (17.1%) tested positive for problem gambling, with half having attempted suicide in the past. A conclusion was drawn that problem gambling amongst those who had attempted suicide could be an important factor in designing effective future interventions.

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Title: Gambling Problems and Attempted Suicide. Part I. High Prevalence Amongst Hospital Admissions
Authors: Alison Penfold
Simon Hatcher
Sean Sullivan
Nicola Collins
Publication date: 01-07-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-006-9025-9

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