60. Coming Out of the Shadows: Connections Between Gambling, Mental Health and Substance Addiction

<p>It's not easy to talk openly about gambling issues.  Nor is it easy to talk about living with mental health issues.  In this episode, hear an open, thoughtful and inspiring conversation about one man's experiences with Bipolar Disorder and how this contributed to drinking, gambling and gaming getting out of hand for him.  Hear how he is now free of gambling and living well.  He teaches us about how to watch out for switching addictions. </p> <p>Listen and learn about:</p> <ul> <li>The connections between mental health issues, gambling and substance addiction</li> <li>How to notice if you're switching addictions</li> <li>How to find healthy replacements for gambling</li> <li>Strategies to live well and stay in balance</li> </ul> <p>If you would like to learn more about what the research says about the connections between mental health issues, gambling and substance addiction and strategies for preventing switching addictions, read the blog for this episode at <a title= "Episode 60 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-and-mental-health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a>.</p> <p>If you would like to access help for mental health issues:</p> <ul> <li>resources in <a title="mental healh resources in Canada" href= "https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada</a></li> <li>resources in the <a title= "mental health resources in the United States" href= "https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">United States </a></li> <li>resources in <a title= "mental health resources in Great Britain" href= "https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Great Britain</a></li> </ul> <p>If you live outside of these areas, do an online search for mental health help in your country.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services for gambling concerns, conne