Gambling self-check: when to seek support
Updated
Reflect on gambling-related spending, chasing losses and effects on daily life. A self-check is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
- Think about your experience over the past twelve months.
- A score cannot replace a professional assessment.
- You can ask for help even without completing a questionnaire.
Look beyond money won or lost
Consider whether you gamble more than you can afford, return to recover losses, hide your gambling or experience strain in relationships and daily life. These are useful topics to discuss with a trained adviser.
The Korean guide includes a nine-question reflection tool. For an English questionnaire and its explanation, use the NHS resource linked below.
Choose a next step
If gambling worries you, contact a support service in your country or speak to a healthcare professional. Blocking websites and involving someone you trust can support that conversation, but cannot establish a diagnosis or replace treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page diagnose gambling addiction?
No. It offers information and reflection, not a clinical diagnosis.
Should I wait until the problem becomes severe?
You do not need a particular score or level of debt to seek support.