Exploring the relationship between problem gambling and suicidal behaviour among the general public in England

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Author(s): Wardle, Heather ; John, Ann ; Dymond, Simon ; McManus, Sally

Journal: Public Health

Year Published: 2020

Date Added: August 20, 2020

The researchers investigated the relationship between suicidality and problem gambling (PG) among people living in the community in England. They also explored whether having other mental disorders and addictions affects this relationship. The researchers analyzed data from the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS). They found a higher risk of suicidality among people with PG in the general public in England. The risk of suicidality remained higher among people with PG even after taking into account depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addictions, and other factors. Policy makers can use this research to develop a gambling prevention strategy for England. This research also shows a need to screen for suicidality among people with PG.

Citation: Wardle, H., John, A., Dymond, S., & McManus, S. (2020). Problem gambling and suicidality in England: Secondary analysis of a representative cross-sectional survey. Public Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2020.03.024

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2020.03.024

Keywords: comorbidities ; mental health ; problem gambling ; suicide

Topics: Comorbidities ; Gambling and the Brain ; Suicide

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Psychological Factors

Response Rate: 57% (2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS))

Study Design: Secondary Data Analysis

Geographic Coverage: United Kingdom, England

Study Population: Adults aged 16 years and older living in England, United Kingdom (N = 7403).

Sampling Procedure: Data were obtained from the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS). The APMS used random probability sampling procedures to recruit a representative sample of populations aged 16 and older living in private households in England.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by GambleAware, UK.