Outpatient Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Gambling Disorder: Clinical Patterns and Uptake in Routine Care (Bavaria Study)

This study analyzed health insurance data from 3,154 adults with gambling disorder in Bavaria, finding that only 18.6% received psychotherapy despite evidence supporting its effectiveness. Patients receiving psychotherapy were younger and more likely female, with higher rates of comorbid depression and anxiety compared to those receiving only psychiatric/neurological care or no specialist treatment.