Citation

Penfold A, Hatcher S, Sullivan S, Collins N. Int. J. Ment. Health Addiction 2006; 4(3): 265-272.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11469-006-9025-9

PMID

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Abstract

In this study, 70 patients admitted to an Auckland (New Zealand) hospital following a suicide attempt were screened with a brief problem gambling screen (the EIGHT Screen) by hospital staff. Twelve (17.1%) tested positive for problem gambling, with half having attempted suicide in the past. A conclusion was drawn that problem gambling amongst those who had attempted suicide could be an important factor in designing effective future interventions. © Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2006.

Language: en

Keywords

Screening; EIGHT Screen; Problem gambling; Suicide and attempted suicide