Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Pathological Gambling

우울, 불안, 스트레스와 병적 도박

  • Shin, Young-Chul (Department of Psychiatry, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Sam-Wook (Department of Psychiatry, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital)
  • 신영철 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 정신과학교실) ;
  • 최삼욱 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 정신과학교실)
  • Received : 2006.09.18
  • Accepted : 2006.09.28
  • Published : 2006.10.31

Abstract

Depression, anxiety and stress are important components of theories of pathological gambling and are often foci of treatment with patients with gambling problems. In the present review we attempt to examine the relationship between anxiety, depression, stress and pathological gambling. Although the previous studies on this subject are limited and the relationship is unclear and complex, our review on the previous studies and clinical experiences on this subject could offer new insights for the assessment and treatment of pathological gamblers.

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