Polymarket and Gambling Disorder: Clinical Considerations for Mental Health Professionals

Prediction markets have gained significant attention in recent years, particularly with the growth of platforms such as Polymarket. These platforms allow individuals to buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events, including politics, economics, entertainment, and increasingly,...

The Role of Partners in Supporting Mothers with Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is classified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a major depressive disorder with peripartum onset. It is characterized by persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulties in emotional bonding with the newborn....

Adolescent Gambling: A Growing Concern

Adolescent gambling has turned into a difficult issue that can have huge negative ramifications for the individual, family, and communities. A representative sample of 2,274 US residents aged 14–21 participated in a random telephone survey. Findings revealed that 68% had engaged in gambling in...