Gambling doesn’t just affect the person who gambles. It also affects their family members and friends. In Australia, one in 20 adults have been harmed by another person’s gambling. Family members and friends of those who gamble, often have higher rates of mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, higher rates of alcohol use and lower quality of life. They also commonly experience financial stress and relationship problems which can be long lasting. Partners and children are usually the most affected, but the level of harm depends on how emotionally or financially connected family members and friends are to the person who gambles and the seriousness of the gambling.