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☎️ Telehealth is breaking down barriers that often prevent individuals from seeking help, allowing patients to engage in counseling from the comfort of their own homes, leading to better outcomes.... Our Executive Director, Dr. Nathan D. Smith, talks with Brant James from Gaming Today about the significant impact of telehealth as an effective medium for treating gambling addiction. The study by Kindbridge Behavioral Health's Gambling Disorder Treatment Outcomes Report shows that telehealth reduces barriers to getting help, is effective, and uses a holistic approach to address comorbid mental health issues alongside gambling disorders. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9giyVYH #BeKindbridge #KindbridgeResearch #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch

We're ending this work week with some KRI trivia! Type your answer in the comments below 👇 A) to increase profits for casino B) to identify and assist at-risk gamblers C) to promote more frequent betting D) to manage player loyalty programs #BeKindbridge #gamblingdisorder #gamblingresearch

🔊 Our latest Kindbridge webinar "Analyzing Kindbridge Behavioral Health's 2024 Gambling Disorder Outcome Report" is now live!... Dr. Nathan D. Smith, our Director of Research, and Kindbridge Behavioral Health's Chief Clinical Officer, Michelle Hatfield, go in-depth on KBH's 2024 Gambling Disorder Treatment Outcome Report as they discover key findings, implications for the future of gambling research, and strategies for improving player care. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g7YU7wJd #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch #BeKindbridge #Kindbridge

🤯 Did you know that the average gambling debt for male problem gamblers in the US ranges from $50k to $90k?... With the rise in gambling disorders across the country, gambling debt doesn't just strain finances – it can lead to devastating consequences. From theft and embezzlement to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and even suicide, the impact of gambling debt is profound. 📚 At Kindbridge Research Institute, we are committed to advancing the understanding of problem gambling and its far-reaching effects. Our ongoing research aims to uncover the root causes and develop effective interventions to help those struggling with gambling addiction.  #KindbridgeResearch #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch #GamblingDebt

Kindbridge Behavioral Health's latest outcome report found a 65% reduction in depression symptoms, a 77% decrease in anxiety levels, and a notable drop in hazardous alcohol use among participants... These findings are a call to integrate more gambling behavior screening within broader mental health assessments. Kindbridge Research Institute, in collaboration with the state of Colorado, has also developed programs aimed at educating and protecting athletes from problem gambling and its related mental health issues. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gyDfN6z7 #BeKindbridge #Kindbridge #gamblingdisorder #gamblingresearch

We're bringing back KRI trivia! Do you know the right answer? #BeKindbridge #KRItrivia #gamblingresearch

🎙️ Our newest webinar is around the corner!... Don't miss this insightful discussion with our Executive Director, Dr. Nathan D. Smith, and Kindbridge Behavioral Health's Chief Clinical Officer, Michelle Hatfield, on KBH's 2024 Gambling Disorder Treatment Outcome Report. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the webinar straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gFum7ese #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch #BeKindbridge #Kindbridge

Gambling Disorder is a common problem in the US military with an estimated prevalence rate ranging from 0.06% - 68.6%... Our Military Research Associates, Tim Boos, Mark Lucia, and Dr. Nathan D. Smith, analyzed how well the DoD and its branches are implementing the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) recommendations on gambling disorder policies. Their research highlights critical preventative measures and policy enforcement gaps across military branches. These researchers found that: 👉 Military policies are intended to guide non-medical military personnel to help their service members. 👉 The policy updates from the DoD and its branches show an underestimation of how detrimental gambling disorder can be. 👉 The lack of depth addressing GD within military policies appears to downplay the negative impact GD can have.  👉 The Coast Guard is the only branch that met all the recommendations set forth by the GAO #BeKindbridge #KindbridgeResearch #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch

📣 We're proud to share the incredible story from a recent MRA, Tim Boos, in our latest blog... Tim shares his transformative experience in our Military Research AssociateProgram (MRAP), where he has gained hands-on research training, personalized guidance, and invaluable growth opportunities. He tells us about his background in criminal justice with no prior research experience to his acceptance into the prestigious Enlisted To Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). Read Tim's experience below ⬇️ Mark Lucia Dr. Nathan D. Smith #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch #MilitaryResearch #BeKindbridge

📊 A recent study shows that overall gambling participation dropped from 65.6% in 2019 to 60.3% in 2024 by The Australian National University's Centre for Gambling Research... This decrease was shown to be linked to COVID's impact on in-person activities and highlights a shift towards online gambling, with an increase in risky behaviors. The study also found that: 🎲 33.4% of participants gamble online vs. 28.6% of people who gamble in person. 🎲 Higher-income individuals are more likely to participate in online gambling and is especially popular among 45-55-year-olds 🎲 The percentage of individuals engaging in risky gambling increased from 11.6% in 2023 to 13.6% in 2024 At Kindbridge Research Institute, we are committed to understanding these trends and furthering our research to inform policy and support systems that address gambling and gaming addiction. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g3jR3sb9 #GamblingDisorder #GamblingResearch #BeKindbridge #Kindbridge