All in the family: help-seeking by significant others of problem gamblers
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Most CSOs typically turn to self-help, online or telephone support before seeking professional help.
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- Authors
- Hing, N., Tiyce, M., Holdsworth, L., & Nuske, E.
- Affiliations
- Southern Cross University (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Hing, Nerilee
- Venue
- International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
- Published
- 2013-01-04
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 396-408
- ISSN
- 1557-1874 (ISSN-L)
- 1557-1882
- OpenAlex
- W2027500759
- Cited by
- 66
- References
- 24
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- FWCI
- 3.70
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
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- Locations
- International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction (publishedVersion)
- Acquire (CQUniversity) (submittedVersion)
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- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Keywords
- problem gambling, significant others, help-seeking, family members, shame, help-seeking barriers, self-help, gambling recovery, family well-being
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