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Problem gambling is a recognised mental disorder and a significant
public health issue internationally. A Clinician's Guide to Working
with Problem Gamblers introduces the reader to the concept of
problem gambling as an illness, it describes the current gambling
habits and explores the way problem gambling may present in an
individual. This guide is the product of a collaboration between
two of the country's most eminent experts on problem gambling as a
psychiatric disorder. Bowden-Jones and George bring together
contributions from leading clinicians working in the field to
provide an outline of the epidemiology, aetiology, research,
assessment procedures and treatment practices which are discussed
and presented in an accessible and engaging manner. The inclusion
of questionnaires and screening tools adds to the 'hands on' feel
of the book. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and
trainees need in order to review and understand the disorder,
including, amongst others: Cognitive behavioural models of problem
gambling Psychiatric co-morbidity Family interventions Gambling and
women Remote gambling A Clinician's Guide to Working with Problem
Gamblers will be essential reading for mental health professionals
working with problem gamblers, as well as those in training, it is
a comprehensive reference point on all aspects of this psychiatric
condition. It is also aimed at various other groups of people who
have an interest in the field of problem gambling, including
academics, researchers, policy makers, NHS commissioners, probation
officers, other health care professionals, the lay reader and
family members of those affected by gambling.
This edited volume aims to facilitate the evolution of the new
public health approach towards gambling. Bringing together the work
of international experts, it gives a current overview of the field,
highlighting the need for a coordinated framework of prevention and
harm reduction measures to replace current "player protection"
measures. Chapters begin by exploring the impact of problem
gambling, looking at its effects on several levels, ranging from
the individual to the family and society. Subsequently an overview
of prevention and harm reduction models is presented, bringing the
reader to an in-depth understanding of what a public health
approach to gambling would entail. Later chapters focus on
potential challenges to monitoring and evaluation, inviting the
reader to envisage possible barriers towards implementation and
ways of overcoming these. The book concludes with recommendations
on how to take a harm reduction approach, from a political and
human rights perspective. This work gives a rare synopsis of the
present-day issues when considering the implementation of a harm
reduction strategy for gambling. Recent work by key professionals
is presented in order to encourage further developments in this
ever-changing domain. Such issues will be relevant to all those
with an interest in the field of problem gambling, from clinicians,
students and healthcare professionals, to politicians.
This edited volume aims to facilitate the evolution of the new
public health approach towards gambling. Bringing together the work
of international experts, it gives a current overview of the field,
highlighting the need for a coordinated framework of prevention and
harm reduction measures to replace current "player protection"
measures. Chapters begin by exploring the impact of problem
gambling, looking at its effects on several levels, ranging from
the individual to the family and society. Subsequently an overview
of prevention and harm reduction models is presented, bringing the
reader to an in-depth understanding of what a public health
approach to gambling would entail. Later chapters focus on
potential challenges to monitoring and evaluation, inviting the
reader to envisage possible barriers towards implementation and
ways of overcoming these. The book concludes with recommendations
on how to take a harm reduction approach, from a political and
human rights perspective. This work gives a rare synopsis of the
present-day issues when considering the implementation of a harm
reduction strategy for gambling. Recent work by key professionals
is presented in order to encourage further developments in this
ever-changing domain. Such issues will be relevant to all those
with an interest in the field of problem gambling, from clinicians,
students and healthcare professionals, to politicians.
Problem gambling is a recognised mental disorder and a significant
public health issue internationally. A Clinician's Guide to Working
with Problem Gamblers introduces the reader to the concept of
problem gambling as an illness, it describes the current gambling
habits and explores the way problem gambling may present in an
individual. This guide is the product of a collaboration between
two of the country's most eminent experts on problem gambling as a
psychiatric disorder. Bowden-Jones and George bring together
contributions from leading clinicians working in the field to
provide an outline of the epidemiology, aetiology, research,
assessment procedures and treatment practices which are discussed
and presented in an accessible and engaging manner. The inclusion
of questionnaires and screening tools adds to the 'hands on' feel
of the book. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and
trainees need in order to review and understand the disorder,
including, amongst others: Cognitive behavioural models of problem
gambling Psychiatric co-morbidity Family interventions Gambling and
women Remote gambling A Clinician's Guide to Working with Problem
Gamblers will be essential reading for mental health professionals
working with problem gamblers, as well as those in training, it is
a comprehensive reference point on all aspects of this psychiatric
condition. It is also aimed at various other groups of people who
have an interest in the field of problem gambling, including
academics, researchers, policy makers, NHS commissioners, probation
officers, other health care professionals, the lay reader and
family members of those affected by gambling.
Female problem gambling is a seriously underexplored area. This is
the first book to bring together international experts on the
subject.
Gambling Disorder, or pathological gambling, is a psychiatric
condition characterized by persistent and recurrent maladaptive
gambling behaviour. Previously considered among impulse control
disorders, the new DSM-5 considers Gambling Disorder as a
behavioural addiction, sharing neurobiological and clinical
similarities with substance-use disorders. However, although
Gambling Disorder is a medical illness and as such can be treated,
it is crucial to gain a wider perspective on the theme, taking into
account all the cultural attitudes, motivations behind its
diffusion and relative consequences on the quality of life. But why
gamble? Among the wide variety of the material and symbolic
functions of gambling, there are the desires for relaxation,
excitement, socialization, challenge, and an aesthetic quest.
Gambling can also be perceived as an escape from difficult
situations. Generally, however, the hope for significant gains to
improve the economic situation constitutes the leading motivation.
In some cases trying to gamble may represent a tentative to
establish a relation with something that is transcendent. In this
book the proposed perspectives differ from that of schoolchildren
and adolescents to females and indigenous populations. There is an
emphasis on important issues as the psychopathological assessment,
the availability of treatments and rehabilitation options, the
presence of specific temperament and character traits, and other
possible consequences of gambling directly depending on the poor
quality of life, such as the suicide risk.
Are We All Addicts Now? Digital Dependence is an artist-led enquiry
by Katriona Beales into digital hyper-connectivity and the
normalization of addictive behaviours through our everyday
interactions with digital devices. While internet addiction is not
yet considered an official psychiatric disorder, it is gaining
increased recognition as a behavioral phenomenon in both scientific
study and the popular press. This project is the first
interdisciplinary exploration of this burgeoning diagnostic
territory. The book combines visual and textual research, including
artistic works from Katriona Beales and Fiona MacDonald : Feral
Practice, alongside essays from contributors in the fields of
anthropology, digital culture, psychology and philosophy. Informed
by the latest scientific research, the book acknowledges the
increasing difficulty many people experience in controlling their
online habits. At the same time, it also thinks beyond the
biological model of internet addiction toward the social and
political dimensions that shape everyday online activities and
habit-forming behaviour. This book is co-edited by curator Vanessa
Bartlett and medical doctor and neuroscience researcher Henrietta
Bowden-Jones. It is published to coincide with a major exhibition
of new artwork by Katriona Beales at Furtherfield, London.
Female problem gambling is a seriously underexplored area. This is
the first book to bring together international experts on the
subject.
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