Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy for problem gamblers: Do we need a unified model?

Barry Tolchard

Abstract

Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is increasingly being considered the psychological treatment of choice for problem gamblers. A number of reviews have reported overall positive outcomes in both randomized controlled and naturalistic trials. There is also dissenting evidence that CBT may, in fact, be no better than other talking therapies or indeed no treatment. Such evidence is driven by research using limited methodologies. However, such criticism cannot be ignored. This paper will present an overview of the multitude of CBT approaches being offered around the world. Common elements of all approaches will be examined and the possibility of a unified model suggested. This standardization of CBT for problem gambling may provide a more consistent approach internationally and thus give greater weight to the overall efficacy of CBT.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	NAGS 2011: 21st Annual Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies Australia - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 23 Nov 2011 → 25 Nov 2011

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Conference	NAGS 2011: 21st Annual Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies Australia
City	Melbourne, Australia
Period	23/11/11 → 25/11/11

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology

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