Self-help for Those who Gamble

Description:

The Self-help for Those who Gamble program consists of a series of interactive worksheets designed to help with problem gambling. The content is based on an evidence-based self-help manual and consists of a series of interactive worksheets. You can complete the worksheets at your own pace and in any order (although it is recommended to complete them in sequence). The worksheets include self-assessments about the extent of your gambling, goal setting exercises, strategies for reaching your goal and tips to help you stick to your goal. The program is designed as a self-help tool but can also be used as an adjunct or follow-up to therapy. Registration for Self-help for Those who Gamble gives you access to a suite of online self-help gambling tools developed by PGIO.

Service URL:

https://www.problemgambling.ca/gambling-help/online-tools/

Agency Responsible:

Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGIO), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Ontario in consultation with Dr. David Hodgins (University of Calgary).

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation). Teaching you skills for gaining control of your gambling

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Interactive worksheets organised into 4 main sections

Support Option:

Automated only.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Gambling.

Target Audiences:

Adolescent and Young Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: With registration. Registration is anonymous - no identifying information is collected, you only need an email address.

Contact Details:

webmaster@problemgambling.ca

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to the efficacy of the online program is currently available, however, an evaluation study is planned for the future.

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Research paper citations

Additional references:
Weyman, M. (2012) The New ProblemGambling.ca Online Tools: Increasing Access to Help. International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and Risky Behaviour Newsletter, 12 (1): 1-3.

Hodgins, D. & Makarchuk, K. (2000) Becoming a Winner: Defeating Problem Gambling, A Gambling Self-Help Manual. Calgary: University of Calgary.