Co-occurring Gambling Disorder and Trauma/PTSD

Co-occurring mental health disorders including PTSD/trauma are prevalent among those with gambling disorder. Yet few studies have explored the relationship between gambling and trauma or examined treatments that address both phenomena. Dr. Ledgerwood will discuss research on the link between gambling disorder and trauma/PTSD, provide case examples and discuss strategies for integrated treatment. He will present data from a newly completed clinical trial that compares an integrated treatment designed to address trauma and gambling concurrently (Seeking Safety) to one that addresses gambling disorder alone (CBT). He will also, more broadly discuss research on the treatment of co-occurring gambling disorder and mental health problems, and provide recommendations for treating disorders concurrently.

Price: Free

Credit

1.25 CE

Prerequisite

None

Classification

None

Recommended for

Mental Health Professionals

Class Instructor

Dr. David M. Ledgerwood

Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

• Learners will become aware of 5 studies examining the relationship between trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling disorder.
• Learners will understand the prevalence of trauma among individuals with gambling disorder.
• Learners will be aware of 2 evidence-based treatments that are designed to address both gambling and mental health/trauma concurrently.

Educational Goals

• Become aware of research examining the relationship between trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling disorder.
• Understand the pervasiveness of trauma among individuals with gambling disorder.
• Be aware of treatments that are designed to address both gambling and mental health/trauma concurrently.

Outline

• Provide case example of co-occurring gambling disorder and PTSD (5 Min)
• Discuss the status of research on treatment of co-occurring gambling and mental health disorders (25 min)
• Describe research on the relationship between trauma, PTSD and gambling disorder (30 min)
• Describe new research on evidence based treatments for co-occurring gambling and trauma/PTSD (15 min)

Class Content