Rahapelastus
Rahapelastus is a Finnish term used to describe the field of activities and practices aimed at preventing and reducing harm from gambling and supporting those affected by problem gambling. The word combines rahapel- (gambling) with -astus, a suffix indicating a process or state, and is used in public health and social welfare contexts in Finland.
Scope and aims: It covers prevention of gambling problems, early identification of at-risk individuals, treatment of
Approaches and services: Examples include screening and brief intervention in health and social services, psychological therapy
Policy and organizations: In Finland, public authorities, health services, consumer protection bodies, researchers, and gambling operators
Measurement and reception: Evaluations focus on prevalence of problem gambling, treatment uptake, and reductions in harms