The Efficacy of Cognitive-behavioral Intervention in Pathological Gambling Treatment

Rizeanu, Steliana

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.03.324

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“…Cognitive -behavioral therapy is one of the most effective and scientifically-validated approaches to the treatment of depression (Powell, Abreu, Oliveira & Sudak, 2008;Rizeanu, 2014).…”

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“…The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most frequently utilized instruments in the diagnostic of depression; it includes 21 items, rated according to the presence and severity of the symptoms, therefore reflecting four intensity levels -0, 1, 2, 3 -zero being the absence of depressive symptoms (Beck, Ward & Mendelson, 1961). The 21 categories focus on the most relevant aspects of depression: sadness, pessimism, the feeling of failure, dissatisfaction, guilt, the feeling of being punished, of being displeased with oneself, self-accusation, self-aggression, crying, irritability, social withdrawal, indecisiveness, changes in selfimage, difficulties at work, sleep disorders, fatigability, anorexia, weight loss, preoccupation with one's physical appearance, the absence of libido (Rizeanu, 2014).…”

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The Efficiency of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression

2017

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Depressive disorders are a type of mental disorders whose central feature consists of feelings of sadness and emptiness, with somatic manifestations that negatively impact the individual's well-being (DSM-5, 2013). Depression includes symptoms like: feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activity, loss of energy, sleep changes, anger or irritability, weight changes, concentration problems.Depressive disorders include disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, substance/medication-induced depressive disorder, depressive disorder due to another medical condition, other specified depressive disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder (DSM-5, 2013) In a study conducted on a sample of 18 980 subjects from Europe, Ohayon and Schatzberg (2003) concluded that people with depression were found to be five times more likely to suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.Albert Ellis pointed out that, in order to change their negative emotions, people have the power to choose and the ability to identify, dispute and change fundamental irrational beliefs such as: absolutist beliefs regarding oneself, the people around us and the entire world (Dryden, DiGiuseppe & Neenan, 2010). The therapeutic approach which is at the core of this study is based on rational-emotive and behavioural therapy, put forth by AbstractPurpose: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of depression. Materials and methods:We utilized a sample of 63 patients, aged 21 to 60, former compulsive gamblers, who sought psychological intervention for symptoms of depression. They were evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory and diagnosed with various levels of depression.Results: Pre-treatment, the mean depression score was mg1= 15.36. After the initial evaluation, the subjects pursued a 14-session cognitive-behavioral therapy plan, after which we reevaluated their depression score. Post-treatment, the sample obtained a mean depression score of mg2= 10.71, which is approximately 30% lower than the pre-intervention score. Conclusion:The results show that the cognitive-behavioral therapy led to a reduction of depressive symptoms among all group members, regardless of their pre-intervention score.

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“…Cognitive -behavioral therapy is one of the most effective and scientifically-validated approaches to the treatment of depression (Powell, Abreu, Oliveira & Sudak, 2008;Rizeanu, 2014).…”

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The Efficiency of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression

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“…In this respect, we have developed a cognitive-behavioral approach with the following key tasks: assessment and formulation; psycho-education; cognitive restructuring; problem-solving training; assertiveness skills training; relapse prevention [5]. In a study conducted to a number of 119 subjects who joined the Responsible Gambling Project in Romania we concluded that after the application of the proposed psychotherapy program, 74.6% of the participants who completed the program no longer fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling and were reclassified as problem gamblers; also, the results were consistent at the 3 month follow-up [6].…”

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Incidence of Problem Gambling in Romania

2016

J Addict Ther

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This paper aims to reveal the importance of the prevention programs for gambling disorders based on the cognitive-behavioral approach.The development of prevention programs and the psychological interventions can influence in a positive manner the problem behaviors resulting from compulsive gambling and related co-morbidities.Findings of the most recent survey conducted by the market research company GfK Romania revealed that the incidence of problem gambling in Romania is at the lower limit of the European average.

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“…Specialists in the field estimate that the prevalence of gambling addiction among population is between 0.8% and 5% of adults [3], higher percent being reported for teenagers: 5.2% in USA, 6.4% in Canada [4]; 4.4% in Australia; 5.6% in England [5]; 4.5% in Spain; 3.6% in Serbia [6]. A systematic review conducted by Calado et al [7] since 2000 to 2015 concluded that the gambling rates in Europe and different countries in the world is among 0.12% and 5.8%.…”

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Anxiety Disorders among Gambling Addicts

Rizeanu¹

2018

J Alcohol Drug Depend

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Introduction:Anxiety is an emotion generated by the anticipation of a diffuse, difficult to predict and control danger. Professionals in mental health consider that approximately 40% of gambling addicts have an anxiety disorder at least once in life.Objectives: This paper aims to underline the existence of different forms of anxiety among gambling addicts. Methods:We used for this research 119 gambling addicts who were tested according to Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.Results: According to the statistical data obtained, 64.71% of the subjects showed a form of anxiety. Conclusions:Results of the research validated the initial hypothesis according to which a significant percent of gambling addicts have different intensities of anxiety.

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The Efficacy of Cognitive-behavioral Intervention in Pathological Gambling Treatment

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The Efficiency of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression

The Efficiency of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression

Incidence of Problem Gambling in Romania

Anxiety Disorders among Gambling Addicts

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