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RecoverMe, a mobile health app tailored towards empowering individuals to manage gambling addiction, has received the backing of Southampton Football Club.

Supporting the app’s launch, Southampton FC ‘will contribute significantly to support the growth and accessibility’ of the mHealth app, forming part of what the team calls ‘a responsibility to raise awareness of the support available for those that might need it’.

The app was developed by three junior doctors, Minal Jain, Tejus Patel and Adil Nayeem, and aims to help make treatment options ‘more accessible and affordable for those suffering with gambling addiction’.

Commenting on both the app’s launch and partnership with Southampton FC, RecoverMe’s co-founder, Minal Jain, said: “We wholeheartedly believe RecoverMe will provide a lifeline to those suffering in silence.

“It has been incredible to see how motivated Southampton are in creating this meaningful change and we are extremely excited to be working with them to do this and we hope this is just the beginning.”

Beginning life as a prototype over two years ago, RecoverMe is centred around scientifically-backed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which allows users to manage their addiction by reflecting on their gambling habits, challenging thoughts and feelings around gambling and accessing mindfulness sessions, as well as having access to an emergency helpline and self-help exercises.

Its design, structure and features have all been developed in consultation with psychiatrists, psychologists and those currently afflicted with gambling addiction in order to ensure the platform is as effective as possible.

By investing in the app, the Premier League side will offer funds for the further development of the app, which will be used to add additional features for assisting in recovery alongside the subsidisation of costs for those which most need support.

Furthermore, the club and RecoverMe will work together to expand, develop and raise awareness of the support that exists on the app for those struggling to manage their gambling habits, as well as extending its reach so that as many users as possible can benefit from it.

David Thomas, Southampton Football Club’s chief commercial officer, added: “I am delighted to announce the club’s support for RecoverMe. The club takes its responsibility to promote responsible gambling extremely seriously and it is important that we are proactive in exploring new opportunities to implement our commitment to this cause.

“We’re proud to support the launch of the RecoverMe app and I am excited by the chance to work with an organisation so closely aligned to our values.”

Compulsive gambling is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. If you're prone to compulsive gambling, you may continually chase bets, may lie or hide your behaviour, and may resort to theft or fraud to support your addiction. Compulsive gambling is a serious condition that can destroy lives.

Most people who have a gambling problem are using gambling as an opportunity to escape from other problems or pressures in their lives. Understanding what role gambling is playing in your life can be an important first step in beating the problem.

Signs of compulsive gambling

• Uncontrolled spending
• Increasing the frequency of gambling
• Concealing or lying about gambling behaviour
• Withdrawal from family activities
• Borrowing money or stealing to gamble
• Frequent mood swings
• Absence from work
• Taking increasingly bigger gambling risks

Causes

It's not known exactly what drives people to engage in compulsive gambling, but like many problems, it may result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

When gambling or trying to give up gambling, feelings of shame, guilt, anger, anxiety and depression can occur. These emotions should be explored and discussed with a professional counsellor.

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