Changes in self-reported web-based gambling activity during the COVID-19 pandemic : Cross-sectional study
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only somatic health with over 3.7 million deaths worldwide, but also has had a huge impact on psychological health, creating what amounts to a mental health crisis. The negative effect of the pandemic on traditional addictions is well described and concerning, and the same has been seen for gambling. Objective: This study explores self-reported we