Gambling is no longer confined to casinos—it’s embedded in sports, smartphones, gaming, and everyday life. As access expands, so does the risk, often hidden in plain sight in patients across every specialty. This session equips physicians with practical tools to recognize and respond to gambling disorder in real-world clinical settings. Learn how to incorporate efficient screening into your workflow, document appropriately during intake, and apply a biopsychosocial approach to support care across the lifespan. We’ll also examine the physician’s role beyond the exam room, including prevention strategies, advocacy opportunities, and meaningful community engagement in an increasingly “gamblified” environment.
Format
Live, interactive webinar
Learning Objectives
- Apply practical approaches to screening and intake documentation
- Utilize a clear framework for biopsychosocial assessment and treatment, including vulnerable populations
- Gain actionable strategies for prevention, advocacy, and community engagement
References
- Potenza MN, Balodis IM, Derevensky J, Grant JE, Petry NM, Verdejo-García A, Abbott MW, Borges G, Clark L, Hodgins DC, Senft RA. Gambling disorder. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2019;5(1):51.
- Wardle H, Degenhardt L, Marionneau V, Reith G, Livingstone C, Sparrow M, Tran LT, Biggar B, Bunn C, Farrell M, et al. The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling. Lancet Public Health. 2024;9(11):e950-e994.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Gambling-Related Harms: Identification, Assessment and Management (NG248). London, UK: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; 2025.
Target Audience
Medical students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, non-psychiatrist Physicians
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hours
Program Start Date: November 10, 2026
Program End Date: November 10, 2026
Credit for this webinar must be claimed by February 8, 2027.
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in Q&A.
How to Earn Credit
After evaluating the program, participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructor
- Emily Brunner, MD.
- Kavita Fischer, MD, DFAPA
- Timothy Fong, MD.
Planners
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- Internet Explorer 11+
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