Assessment Category
Gambling & Behavioral Risk
About This Category
This category focuses on gambling behaviors and the potential psychological, financial, and relational impact they may have. Gambling problems often develop gradually and can range from low‑risk recreational behavior to patterns associated with significant distress or harm.
You may consider this category if you:
- Gamble more frequently than you intend
- Chase losses in an attempt to recover money
- Feel preoccupied with betting or gaming
- Hide gambling behavior from others
- Experience financial strain or relationship conflict related to gambling
If your primary concern involves substance use, you may want to explore the Substance Use & Addiction category. If impulsive behavior occurs primarily during periods of elevated mood, the Mood Disorders category may also be relevant.
This assessment helps clarify severity and risk. It does not provide a diagnosis on its own.
Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)
What this looks at
The PGSI measures the severity of gambling behavior over the past year, including loss of control, financial consequences, emotional distress, and behavioral impact.
You may want to take this if you:
- Are unsure whether your gambling is still recreational or becoming problematic
- Have attempted to cut back but struggled
- Borrow money or use savings to gamble
- Feel guilt, anxiety, or shame related to gambling
- Want a structured way to assess risk level
You may not need this if:
- You do not engage in gambling activities
- Gambling occurs very rarely and without financial or emotional impact
This measure is widely used to identify levels of gambling‑related risk, from low‑risk behavior to patterns consistent with gambling disorder.
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