…on gambling
In this episode, Hannah speaks to Patrick Foster and Scott Davies about gambling addiction, the impact this has on mental health and the importance of having open conversations.
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Patrick Foster is the Director of Educational Programmes at EPIC Risk Management,
the leading gambling related harm-minimisation consultancy in the UK.
A former professional cricketer, his life was torn apart by his pathological gambling addiction and he now shines a spotlight on the risks of gambling, the relationship with online gaming and the power of being self-aware.
Scott Davies is a Lead Professional Sport Facilitator
Scott is a former professional footballer whose career was cut short as a result of a crippling gambling addiction that lasted for nine years.
Since seeking help and rehabilitating in 2015, Scott has sought to share his incredible story and experiences in order to help others avoid the same path, working with countless professional sports teams throughout the UK.