Gambling During the COVID-19 Crisis - A Cause for Concern

Håkansson, Anders (author): Lund University,Lunds universitet,Psykiatri, Lund,Sektion IV,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Lund,Medicinska fakulteten,Enheten för klinisk beroendeforskning,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Psychiatry (Lund),Section IV,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund,Faculty of Medicine,Clinical addiction research unit,Lund University Research Groups,Malmö Addiction Centre, Region Skåne

Fernández-Aranda, Fernando (author): Carlos III Health Institute,Bellvitge University Hospital-IDIBELL

Menchón, Jose M. (author): Bellvitge University Hospital-IDIBELL,University of Barcelona,Carlos III Health Institute

Jiménez-Murcia, Susana (author): Carlos III Health Institute,Bellvitge University Hospital-IDIBELL

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Abstract Subject headings

: The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to worsen mental health problems in the general population, including increasing engagement in addictive behaviors. Here, we describe observations suggesting that the current crisis and its sequelae may worsen problem gambling. The current pandemic may impact financial and psychological well-being due to social isolation during spatial distancing, and these stressors in conjunction with substantial changes in gambling markets (land-based, online) during the pandemic may significantly influence gambling behaviors. This situation calls for rapid research initiatives in this area and preventive and regulatory measures by multiple stakeholders.

By the author/editor: Håkansson, Ander ...; Fernández-Aranda ...; Menchón, Jose M.; Potenza, Marc N.; Jiménez-Murcia, ...

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Clinical Medicin ...; and Psychiatry

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