Study links student gambling problems to mental health

Study links student gambling problems to mental health

As gambling becomes more accessible to college students, a statewide study of Mississippi's public universities found gambling problems frequently occur alongside depression, anxiety and substance use.

Study links Mississippi student gambling problems to mental health - Mississippi Monitor

By Clara Turnage, Magnolia Tribune   A University of Mississippi-led study has found that gambling problems are often associated with mental health problems, prompting researchers to urge Mississippi parents, legislators and mental health officials to include gambling in mental health prevention programs. Photo illustration by Clara Turnage/University Marketing and Communications   As gambling becomes more accessible to college students, a state…