Gambling can be self-destructive and self-harming. Problem gambling raises suicide risk. But how does it relate to what clinicians call non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)?
NSSI means intentionally harming your body without suicidal intent. This includes actions such as banging, cutting, burning, or ingesting dangerous substances. Some of these behaviors can be life-threatening and require help and support.
A new cross-sectional study in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry examined the association between problem online gambling and NSSI, both of which are reportedly increasing globally.
Problem Gambling and Self-Harm
Problem gambling is associated with an increased risk of non-suicidal self-injury in some individuals.
“The odds of…