Research also showed 1 in 4 of us think we know someone who has experienced problems with their gambling, with data showing 3 in 5 (61%) 2 are put off talking to them about it due to concerns around stigma.
This is why GambleAware has launched a national public health campaign to reduce the stigma associated with gambling harms. By empowering people to open up about gambling harms and normalising seeking support, their aim is to change societal perceptions and understanding of gambling harms, to reduce the stigma surrounding it.
GambleAware is the leading charity working to keep people safe from gambling harms. They offer free, confidential advice, tools and support for anyone worried about how gambling makes them feel.
We all have an important role to play in empowering people to open up about gambling and normalising seeking support. This is your opportunity to support members of your family, friends and colleagues who may be experiencing gambling harms, either directly or through someone they care about. You could make all the difference in empowering someone to seek the help they need.
If you’re worried about how gambling makes you or someone else feel, GambleAware can help.
