The Hidden Cost of Gambling: Suicide Risk and the Power of Early Intervention
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/09/2026 at 11:00 AM (CDT)
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Please join us on September 9th 2026 from 11:00-12:00pm CT for a virtual webinar with Kristen Beall!
There is an identified and well-documented relationship between gambling and suicide. Individuals who suffer from gambling disorders are at significantly higher risk for suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and suicide deaths. This can be attributed to the severe emotional, financial, and social consequences that can accompany problematic gambling. When combined with intense feelings of shame and hopelessness that may result from mounting debts, relationship breakdowns, and job losses, the risk of suicide becomes more acute.This presentation will focus on problematic gambling prevention and recovery, highlighting research, data-informed strategies, and promising practices that strengthen community response. This event will bring together community leaders, service providers, and advocates to explore how clear, consistent language and coordinated efforts can reduce stigma and increase awareness related to gambling harms.
Objectives:
1. Identify the symptoms of gambling disorder that increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts.
2. Discover current research that demonstrates the relationship between problematic gambling and suicide.
3. Examine evidenced-based gambling screening tools that can be implemented in practice to increase opportunities for intervention.
4. Recognize protective factors characteristics that can reduce harms with resources for help and hope.
Live and On Demand CE pending approval.
This training is sponsored in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.
ICPG workshops and trainings provide CEU (continuing education units) through the Illinois Certification Board based on approval for individual trainings.
The State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has approved all ICPG workshops and trainings as a Registered Social Worker CE Sponsor. This program is recognized as providing CE hours for: LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC under IDFPR license #159.001302.
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization recognizes ICPG as a preferred partner for workshops and trainings in line with the ICGC Level I & II.
Kristen Beall
As Clinical Manager for the Center, Kristen provides consultation, clinical guidance, and technical assistance to healthcare organizations and private practitioners seeking to integrate evidence-based gambling screening, assessment, and intervention practices into their existing services. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, she supports implementation efforts that enhance the identification and treatment of gambling related harms. Kristen develops and delivers clinical training focused on gambling disorder, co-occurring conditions, and best practices in gambling screening and assessment. She is passionate about increasing awareness of gambling related issues within healthcare settings and empowering professionals to confidently incorporate conversations about gambling into routine clinical care. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, Kristen helps expand access to effective, evidence-based support for individuals and families impacted by gambling disorder.
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