Whether you’re watching TV, attending a footy game, or eating a meal at your local pub, gambling is hard to escape. Although the rise of gambling is not unique to Australia, it has become normalised as a part of Australian culture.
While for some, gambling might be a source of entertainment, for others, it can lead to significant harms.
Gambling and mental illness
Research consistently shows gambling problems often occur alongside other common mental illnesses and substance use disorders. We see particularly strong links between gambling disorder and nicotine dependence, alcohol use disorders, mood disorders such as depression, and anxiety.
In many cases, harms associated with gambling lead to poor mental health. But people…
