The role of self-directed tools and strategies in reducing gambling harm: Final report

Authors: Behavioural Insights Team, Collerton, E., Dercsényi, B., Ranganathan, A., Johnson, C., Persian, R., Woodhouse, L., Faluvegi, A., Kiryakova, R., McAlaney, J., Arden-Close, E., Bush-Evans, R.

Publication Date: 26/01/2026

Publisher: GambleAware

Abstract:

This report investigates the systemic, behavioural and design-based barriers people face in taking up self-directed tools and strategies and develops actionable recommendations for sector stakeholders.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41844/

https://www.gambleaware.org/our-research/publication-library/articles/the-role-of-self-directed-tools-and-strategies-in-reducing-gambling-harm-final-report/

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