This report reviews research on self-help strategies for reducing gambling harms. It explores what works, why people use these methods, and how to improve them.
types and effectiveness of self-help strategies for gambling amongst different communities
reasons why people are motivated to use or avoid self-help methods
how different groups, including those who are minoritised and marginalised, use self-help tools
ways to make self-help options more effective
Key findings
Promoting self-help tools and strategies can be effective in:
- reducing gambling harms
- reaching more people, especially those who might not seek formal help
- reducing stigma and encourage others to use these helpful tools
Self-exclusion and spending limits were found to be common and preferred ways for people experiencing gambling harms to reduce these harms.
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