The Science
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment used to overcome a gambling addiction.
It is the most effective way to manage a gambling addiction.
It empowers you to change the way you think, feel and behave towards gambling - giving you an opportunity to control your gambling behaviours.
Benefits
LESS LIKELY TO GAMBLE
Multiple studies have shown that CBT reduces the frequency of gambling.
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REDUCTIONIN SEVERITY OF ADDICTION
CBT has been shown to reduce the severity of a gambling addiction.
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LESS MONEY LOST
Patients who undergo CBT treatment lose less money compared to those that do not.
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IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH
Those who underwent CBT treatment reported an improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms.
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MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing on the present. By doing this, you can wash away past mistakes and future concerns.
To name a few, it betters impulse control, self-discipline and regulation of emotion.
Research shows that mindfulness practice reduces gambling activity.
Benefits
REDUCTION IN GAMBLING
Mindfulness significantly reduce urges to gamble leading to less gambling activity.
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BETTER SELF-CONTROL OVER GAMBLING HABITS
Mindfulness teaches self-discipline and control
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IMPROVES WELLBEING
Mindfulness has many other benefits, including improved ability to cope with stress and feeling calm, relaxed and patient.
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COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
There are six easy to follow sessions to change the way you think, feel and behave towards gambling.
MINDFULNESS
Each session has been developed to encourage you to focus on the present moment.