Katie Evans, Head of Research and Policy, Money and Mental Health
Changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
23 January 2018
Problem gambling is associated with a wide range of psychological symptoms of mental health conditions, such as increased anxiety, low mood and poor coping skills. Mental health problems can also lead people to become problem gamblers, increase the harm caused by gambling, and make it harder to stop gambling. We’ve provided additional evidence to support our positions on consultation questions submitted to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.