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<p>The rapid expansion of online gambling platforms – fueled by smartphone accessibility, legalized sports betting, and novel prediction markets – has thrust gambling disorder (GD) into the spotlight. This commentary outlines the growing public health implications of GD, emphasizing the alarming association with suicidality. Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts are common in this population, and suicide is a leading cause of death among those with GD as well. Despite these risks, national physician guidelines lack standardized recommendations for suicidality screening in this population. Current screening and treatment gaps are reviewed across key U.S. institutions and the current treatment landscape, including emerging pharmacologic interventions, is summarized. While behavioral therapies remain the standard of care, the rise in digital gambling necessitates urgent interdisciplinary efforts to update clinical practice. Psychiatric organizations must develop consensus guidelines that integrate suicide risk screening into routine GD assessment. Without timely identification and targeted interventions, the growing population affected by GD will continue to face unrecognized and untreated suicide risk within a rapidly evolving digital landscape.</p>

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Gambling Disorder and Suicide Risk: A Critical Gap in Psychiatric Assessment Guidelines

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    2026年5月19日

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  • Christian R. Hardoy

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The rapid expansion of online gambling platforms – fueled by smartphone accessibility, legalized sports betting, and novel prediction markets – has thrust gambling disorder (GD) into the spotlight. This commentary outlines the growing public health implications of GD, emphasizing the alarming association with suicidality. Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts are common in this population, and suicide is a leading cause of death among those with GD as well. Despite these risks, national physician guidelines lack standardized recommendations for suicidality screening in this population. Current screening and treatment gaps are reviewed across key U.S. institutions and the current treatment landscape, including emerging pharmacologic interventions, is summarized. While behavioral therapies remain the standard of care, the rise in digital gambling necessitates urgent interdisciplinary efforts to update clinical practice. Psychiatric organizations must develop consensus guidelines that integrate suicide risk screening into routine GD assessment. Without timely identification and targeted interventions, the growing population affected by GD will continue to face unrecognized and untreated suicide risk within a rapidly evolving digital landscape.