Variations in Sexual Identity Milestones Among Asexual People.

There is increasing interest in the interpersonal factors that shape the development of asexual individual's sexual identity, including age, gender, and romantic orientation. In this study, we examined variability in timing and pacing of asexual identity development milestones, with a focus on the diversity present in the asexual population. Among a sample of 317 participants aged 18-59 from three distinct birth cohorts, we measured participants' ages of asexual identity development milestones, including: first awareness of a lack of sexual attraction, first searching for orientation, first discovery of the term asexuality, first self-identification, and first disclosure.

Correlates of Problematic Gambling in Emerging Adult University Students in Ireland.

Introduction: Understanding the correlates of problematic gambling among emerging adult university students is crucial for developing effective approaches to minimise harm.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey study reports on 397 18-25 year old emerging adults studying at Irish universities who completed an online survey about problematic gambling and a range of biopsychosocial variables. Chi-square and binary logistic regression analyses explored the relationships between problematic gambling and the biopsychosocial variables measured.

'There's no waiting list, just press play': listeners' experiences of mental-health-related podcasts.

Introduction: The activity of podcasting has increased exponentially but little is known about the qualitative listener experiences of podcasts related to mental health. The aim of this study was to understand what listeners of mental health podcasts obtain from this medium. Participants were asked questions relating to mental health literacy, stigma and help-seeking behaviour.

Correction to: Predictors of Dropout in Disordered Gamblers in UK Residential Treatment.

The original version of this article contained errors in Table 1. The numbers (N) and percentages (%) in the 'completed treatment' column were incorrect. It is now corrected with this erratum.

Predictors of Dropout in Disordered Gamblers in UK Residential Treatment.

Within the cohort of individuals who seek treatment for disordered gambling, over half fail to complete treatment. The current study sought to identify predictors of treatment dropout in a sample of gamblers attending a residential treatment facility for disordered gamblers in the UK and to report differences in voluntary and enforced dropout. Data on 658 gamblers seeking residential treatment with the Gordon Moody Association (GMA) was analysed, collected between 2000 and 2015.

Psychosocial correlates in treatment seeking gamblers: Differences in early age onset gamblers vs later age onset gamblers.

Background: Age of onset is an important factor in the development and trajectory of psychiatric disorders; however, little is known regarding the age of onset in relation to disordered gambling in treatment seeking samples in the UK. Utilising a large residential treatment seeking gambler cohort, the current study examined the relationship between age of gambling onset and a range of variables thought to be associated with disordered gambling.

Method: Data were collected from 768 gamblers attending residential treatment for disordered gambling.

Trends and patterns in UK treatment seeking gamblers: 2000-2015.

Background And Aims: Gambling is an activity that for some can become disordered, with severe negative consequences. Existing literature does little to inform us regarding changing gambling habits of treatment seeking gamblers; the current study sought to measure trends and patterns in UK treatment seeking gambler behaviour and demographics over a 15-year period.

Methods: Case files for 768 gamblers seeking residential treatment with the Gordon Moody Association (GMA) were analysed, collected between 2000 and 2015.

Feasibility of using touch screen technology for early cognitive assessment in children.

Objective: To explore the feasibility of using a touch screen assessment tool to measure cognitive capacity in toddlers.

Design: 112 typically developing children with a median age of 31 months (IQR: 26-34) interacted with a touch screen cognitive assessment tool. We examined the sensitivity of the tool to age-related changes in cognition by comparing the number of items completed, speed of task completion and accuracy in two age groups; 24-29 months versus 30-36 months.

Gambling and negative life events in a nationally representative sample of UK men.

Introduction: The links between gambling problems, trauma and life stressors are known to exist but understanding the extent of these relationships will allow for greater efficacy in early intervention and treatment. We investigated these relationships among men and sought to determine whether links were attenuated by alcohol and drug use problems.

Methods: A cross-sectional UK representative general population survey was conducted in 2009 with 3025 men aged 18-64years.

Gambling and violence in a nationally representative sample of UK men.

Background And Aims: The relationship between violence and problem gambling in general population samples is under-researched and requires further attention to inform treatment and prevention efforts. We investigated the relationship between gambling problems and violence among men and sought to determine if the link can be accounted for by mental disorders, alcohol and drug dependence and impulsivity.

Design: A cross-sectional survey.