Gambling harm: 1,345 help-seekers flagged as at high risk of suicide ideation

Gambling’s mental-health toll: 1,345 flagged for high suicide risk

October 23, 2026South Africa

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SARGF says 1,345 people seeking help for gambling-related problems in 2025/26 showed a high suicide-ideation risk profile, with debt and financial distress prominent factors.

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Length: 24 words · 1 min read
Published: October 23, 2026
Source: IOL

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