Help or harm? Assessing positive and unwanted effects of a self-guided internet-based intervention for gambling problems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-guided internet-based interventions have been established as effective tools for reducing gambling disorder. However, research on their potential negative side effects remains limited. This study investigated both unintended positive effects, and unwanted negative effects, of the self-guided internet-based intervention 'Restart' for individuals with self-reported gambling problems.

Methods

A total of 94 participants with self-reported gambling problems were investigated for positive and unwanted effects using the Positive and Negative Effects of Psychotherapy Scale for Internet-Based Intervention (PANEPS-I) after using the internet-based intervention 'Restart' for six weeks.

Results

The findings indicate that positive effects, such as increased self-ef

SUBMITTER: Rolvien L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature