Gambling has been in the news a great deal recently, particularly around the exposure of children and young people to gambling advertising and the normalisation of betting in Australian sport.
If you’ve ever found yourself fixated on a number like the one on the scales, the calories in your lunch, the steps on your watch, or the amount of exercise you think you should be doing, you’re not alone.
Most of us know the advice: see your GP regularly, get your skin checked, book the colonoscopy when your doctor recommends it, pay attention to unusual symptoms.
This week's column is a little different because it's a chance for me to say thank you. It has been a privilege to write this weekly psychology column for Canberra Weekly/Daily.
