Gambling & Suicide: The Who, The Why, and What to Do - Friday, September 12, 2025
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Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Presenter: Jeremiah Weinstock, Ph.D., ABPP
Training Description: Approximately 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020, which is equivalent to one person every 11 minutes. Unfortunately, individuals with gambling problems are at an increased risk for suicide ideation, suicidal attempts, and completion. About a third of callers to gambling helplines reported suicidal ideation within the past year, and approximately 11% of callers reported recent suicidal ideation. The purpose of this training is to examine suicide, its risk factors, and clinical practice within the context of individuals with gambling disorder. Several active learning exercises are incorporated into the training.
Training Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to describe important demographic and clinical risk factors associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in the context of gambling disorder.
- Attendees will be able to identify risk assessment methods to help reduce the likelihood of a suicide attempt.
- Attendees will be able to discuss how to engage in safety planning with an individual who reports current suicidal ideation and/or intent.