In these guidelines we use the term gambling problems to refer to difficulties over time in limiting money or time spent on gambling, which leads to adverse consequences for the person, others, or for the community. This could include someone whose gambling is having a great enough impact on their life to receive a diagnosis of a gambling disorder, but may also include people with less severe problems. Gambling problems are mental health problems. In addition, people with gambling problems are likely to have other common mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and substance use problems.