The Effect of Self Stigma Tailored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Gambling Disorder

"The Self Stigma Tailored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Gambling Disorder (SSCBT) is a novel intervention designed specifically for this study and has not been previously used or named in existing literature. This 4-session protocol can be integrated into any part of GD treatment. Each session was accompanied by materials specifically designed for that session's content, and assignments related to the session's topics were given at the end of each session.~Session 1: Gambling Disorder from a bio-psycho-social perspective, stigma and self-stigma, CBT introduction, cognitive-behavioral model of self-stigmatization, impact of emotions and cognitive distortions.~S. 2: Self-stigmatizing thoughts and behaviors, identifying automatic thoughts with cognitive techniques, cognitive awareness, and restructuring with evidence examination.~S. 3: Aligning behaviors with values, cognitive restructuring, behavior change, and self-awareness.~S. 4: Prevention strategies, relapse prevention planning."

All participants continued to receive standard pharmacotherapy from their respective psychiatrists.

All participants continued to receive the standard motivational interviewing intervention for addiction from their psychiatrist.