10/20/2026
October is Depression Awareness Month.
For clinicians in problem gambling treatment, depression and financial distress often show up together. Clients may be carrying debt they haven't disclosed, worrying about how their family is affected, or feeling deep shame about money.
Financial pressure can add to anxiety and stress, and for some clients, it becomes a reason to return to gambling to try to fix the situation.
The providers we partner with tell us that when clients can see a clear financial path forward, they experience relief and renewed hope, and it becomes easier to stay engaged in treatment.
That's why GamFin works alongside treatment providers, not in place of them. Our financial counselors help clients address debt, budgeting, and money management while you focus on clinical care. We also offer financial training for mental health professionals.
If financial stress keeps coming up in your sessions, let's talk about bringing financial counseling into your clients' treatment plans.
Learn more → gamfin.org/providers
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
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