Gambling can have significant impacts on health and wellbeing. It can cause significant financial, health, relationship, education and employment, and social and psychological harm. It is estimated that for every person experiencing problems with gambling, six other people are affected.

Download this podcast to learn about the role of GP’s in identifying, assessing and treating people experiencing gambling harm. The podcast features Mr Ned Anson, a young man who shares his experience of living with and recovering from gambling harm.

Resources:

GPs can encourage patients to visit the GambleAware website www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 858 858.

GPs can also make a warm referral by contacting a Gamble Aware service directly (patient consent is required) -https://www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/i-need-support/i-need-to-talk-to-someone/is-there-support-near-me

Brief biosocial gambling screen https://www.icrg.org/resources/brief-biosocial-gambling-screen