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Research suggests that in-person treatment for individuals experiencing gambling harm is more helpful than other forms of treatment.1 As management of the COVID-19 pandemic requires physical distancing and the closure of many in-person services, people may have less access to the physical treatment and support resources they require or have previously relied upon.2,3 Instead, gamblers, affected others, and service providers may need to shift to online and remote treatment options.

We have curated recent evidence that may help our stakeholders make informed decisions regarding treatment and support for gambling harms during COVID-19.  

 

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Detailed questionnaires are better at detecting help-seeking among online gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot)

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy helps people concerned about their loved one's problem gambling (GREO Research Snapshot)

Exploring self-management strategies that could be used to deal with problem gambling (GREO Research Snapshot)

Brief telephone interventions can help reduce problem gambling (GREO Research Snapshot)

The acceptability of Internet-based interventions from clients’ and clinicians’ perspectives (GREO Research Snapshot)

Brief motivational contact by telephone or mail to reduce gambling behaviour in heavy gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot)

Comparing the efficacy of web-based intervention and email counselling (GREO Research Snapshot)

Online interventions for people with problem gambling and unhealthy alcohol use (GREO Research Snapshot) 

One session of online counselling leads to positive outcomes for problem gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot) 

How is the Internet being used to deliver problem gambling interventions? (GREO Knowledge Snapshot)

Treating problem gambling with a workbook and motivational interviews (GREO Research Snapshot)

Comparing treatment outcomes of two online self-directed gambling interventions (GREO Research Snapshot)

Sources of motivation for changing gambling behaviour in online gamblers (GREO Research Snapshot)

 

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 References
1Abbott M, Binde P, Clark L, Hodgins D, Johnson MA, Manitowabi D, et al. Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: An international collaboration, third edition. Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO), Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 2018. Available from: doi.org/10.33684/CFHG3.en

2Farouk MA. Stress? Fear of COVID-19? Therapists treating the vulnerable go online to help. Thomson Reuters Foundation News. Available from: news.trust.org/item/20200325104355-g6rxp/

3Greenhalgh T, Wherton J, Shaw S, Morrison C. Video consultations for COVID-19. BMJ. 2020:368. Available from: www.bmj.com/content/bmj/368/bmj.m998.full.pdf

 

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