This research examined the link between problem gambling and suicidality among young people. The researchers recruited 3549 participants from an online panel. The results revealed that suicidality and gambling were prevalent among men and women. Across both genders, there was a relationship between problem gambling and suicide attempts. In other words, those who admitted attempting suicide were more likely to have problem gambling. Even after taking other factors into consideration, such as anxiety, impulsivity, life satisfaction, and loneliness, this relationship was still strong. These results suggest that young people who display problem gambling are at risk for suicide.
