NICE suggests that GP appointments or health checks are ideal moments to ask these questions, particularly for those who have recently left home or people with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, which the NICE document has highlighted as risk factors.
Healthcare and social service workers are being encouraged to ask individuals seeking mental health support about problems with gambling, similar to how they inquire about drug use, smoking and alcohol.
This new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) aims to help identify gambling issues early and provide support sooner.
Problem gambling can be difficult to recognise, but understanding the warning signs is key to supporting your partner.
“If your partner lies about their gambling activities or becomes defensive when questioned, it may be a sign of a problem,” says Dhuffar-Pottiwal.
