Playing Responsibly
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Recognising signs of concern
General guidance from public health bodies internationally identifies a number of patterns associated with problem gambling, including: spending more time or money on gaming activity than intended; difficulty stopping despite wanting to; borrowing money or selling possessions to continue; neglecting work, study or relationships because of gaming; and feeling anxious, irritable or secretive about the activity. None of these signs require a diagnosis to act on — if they sound familiar, speaking to a professional or a trusted support service is a reasonable next step.
Independent support contacts in India (verify before publishing)
- NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), Bengaluru — operates general mental health helpline services and behavioural addiction support programmes. Verify current helpline number before publishing.
- iCall (Tata Institute of Social Sciences) — a psychosocial helpline and email counselling service covering a range of concerns including addictive behaviours. Verify current contact details before publishing.
- State health helplines, Goa — Goa's directorate of health services publishes general helpline numbers for mental health support. Verify current number before publishing.
- KIRAN Mental Health Helpline (Government of India) — a national toll-free helpline covering mental health concerns broadly. Verify current number and operating hours before publishing.
None of the organisations listed above are affiliated with RoyalFortune, and none are gaming operators.
Practical steps
If you are concerned about your own activity
Consider setting firm personal limits in advance, involving a trusted family member or friend, and speaking to one of the independent support services listed above. Taking a break entirely is always a reasonable option.
If you are concerned about someone else
Approach the conversation without judgement, share independent support contacts rather than trying to manage the situation alone, and encourage professional support if the pattern continues.