Gordon Moody releases results from women-only residential gambling support programme

Gordon Moody Releases Results of Residential Programme for Women Affected by Gambling Harm

In response to the increasing need for support for women dealing with gambling-related issues, Gordon Moody has recently shared the outcomes of its latest residential programme specifically designed for women facing gambling harm. The organization conducted a small pilot study before officially launching the full residential programme in the West Midlands last year.

The six-week residential programme includes comprehensive treatment support before and after the program, as well as step-down support with recovery housing to aid participants in transitioning back to independent living. Participants have the opportunity to engage in group and individual therapy sessions, which incorporate various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal group therapy, and art therapy.

According to GambleAware, 35% of callers to the National Gambling Helpline are women, with 23% seeking help for their own gambling habits. A total of 68 women, with an average age of 43.1 years old, participated in the full residential treatment programme, ranging from 21 to 64 years old. Upon admission, the women were assessed using the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) and the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE-10).

Results showed a significant decrease in PGSI scores from an average of 21.2 to 5.9 post-treatment, with scores remaining stable at 5.9 three months later. Similarly, CORE-10 scores indicating psychological distress decreased from an average of 18.8 to 8.9 after the programme, though slightly increased to 13.1 after three months.

Despite initial high scores in anxiety and depression, the percentage of women meeting clinical thresholds for these conditions significantly decreased after treatment. Out of the 68 women who enrolled, 87% successfully completed the entire residential programme, demonstrating positive outcomes in reducing gambling severity and improving psychological well-being.

Gordon Moody emphasized the positive impact of participating in the programme, stating that it effectively reduces gambling severity, anxiety, and depression levels among women affected by gambling harm. In other news, the dates for Safer Gambling Week 2024 have been announced, highlighting ongoing efforts in promoting responsible gambling practices.