The Association between Pathological Gambling and Suicidality in Treatment-Seeking Pathological Gamblers in South Africa

Gabriella N. Stein; Adele Pretorius; Dan Joseph Stein; H. Q. Sinclair

doi:10.1177/104012371602800107

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A knowledge of risk factors for suicidality is important when assessing and counseling individuals who have PG, and may be a useful tool in preventing suicidal behaviors. This study provides additional evidence that treatment of PG should include a focus on comorbid psychiatric illnesses.

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