Recent Publications

Anderson, C., Cowlishaw, S., Dowling, N., Jackson, A., Lorains, F., Merkouris, S., Misso, M. L., Radermacher, H., & Thomas, S. (2011). Pharmacological Interventions for the Treatment of Pathological and Problem Gambling (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(1). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008936.

Anderson, C., Cowlishaw, S., Dowling, N., Jackson, A., Lorains, F., Merkouris, S., Misso, M. L., Radermacher, H., & Thomas, S. (2011). Psychological Interventions for the Treatment of Pathological and Problem Gambling (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(1). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008936.

Lorains, F., Cowlishaw, S., & Thomas, S. A. (2011). Prevalence of Comorbid Disorders in Problem and Pathological Gambling: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population Surveys. Addiction, 106(3), 490-498. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03300.x

Monash University Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre. (2011). National Guidelines for Screening, Assessment and Treatment in Problem and Pathological Gambling: Monash Unversity.

Jackson, A. C., Wynne, H., Dowling, N., Tomnay, J. E., & Thomas, S. A. (2010). Using the CPGI to Determine Problem Gambling Prevalence in Australia: Measurement Issues. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 8(4), 570-582. doi: 10.1007/s11469-009-9238-9

Dowling, N., Jackson, A. C., & Thomas, S. A. (2008). Behavioural Interventions in the Treatment of Pathological Gambling: A Review of Activity Scheduling and Desensitisation. Journal of Behavioural Consultation and Therapy, 4(2), 172-187.

Jackson, A. C., Dowling, N., Thomas, S. A., Bond, L., & Patton, G. (2008). Adolescent Gambling Behaviour and Attitudes: A Prevalence Study and Correlates in an Australian Population. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 6(3), 325-352.

Jackson, A. C., Dowling, N., Thomas, S. A., & Holt, T. (2008). Treatment Careers in Problem Gambling: Factors Associated with First Treatment and Treatment Re-Entry. Addiction Research and Theory, 16(6), 618-632. doi: 10.1080/16066350802008793

Thomas, S., & Jackson, A. C. (2008). Risk and Protective Factors, Depression and Comorbidities in Problem Gambling.

Thomas, S. A., & Jackson, A. C. (2008). Problem Gambling and Depression: A Prevalence Study. In Beyondblue (Ed.). Melbourne.

Thomas, S. A., Piterman, L., & Jackson, A. C. (2008). Problem Gambling: What Do General Practitioners Need to Know and Do About It? The Medical Journal of Australia, 189(3), 135-136.

Westphal, J., Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Blaszczynski, A. (2008) A Review of Pharmacological Approaches to Intervention in Pathological Gambling. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 8(2), 192-207. doi: 10.10802/15332560802156968

Westphal, J., Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Pharmacological Approaches to Intervention in Problem Gambling: A Brief Review. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 8(2), 192-207.

Jackson, A. C., Goode, L., Smith, S., Anderson, C. & Thomas, S. A. (2007). Problem gambling: A guide for Victorian schools. In Victorian Department of Justice, (Ed.). Melbourne.

Thomas, S. A., Renhard, R. & Jackson, A. C. (2005).Problem Gambling Services Implementation Kit: Service Standards. Melbourne: Victorian Department of Justice.

Thomas, S. A., Jackson, A. C. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Measuring problem gambling: Evaluation of the Victorian Gambling Screen. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel. ISBN 097511915X.

Jackson, AC, Thomas, S.A, & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel. ISBN 0975119109.

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Borrell, J., Crisp, B.R., Enderby, K., Fauzee, Y., Ho, W., Holt, T.A., Perez, E., & Smith, S. (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 1: Service Design and Access, Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6168 8)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Borrell, J., Crisp, B.R., Ho, W., Holt, T.A., &  Smith, S. (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 2: Counselling Interventions , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6168 8)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., & Ho, W. (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 3: Community Education Strategies and Information Products, Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6170 X)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., & Holt, T.A., (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 4: The Counsellor Task Analysis (Problem Gambling) Instrument - a Report on Development, Reliability and Application , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6171 8)

Thomas, S. A., Jackson, A. C., Anderson, J., & Kearney, E. (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 5: Natural Recovery From Problem Gambling,  Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6172 6)

Thomas, S. A. & Jackson, A. C. (2002). Longitudinal Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Problem Gambling Counselling Services, Community Education Strategies and Information Products - Volume 6: Project Discussion Paper , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 07311 6173 4)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Ross, L., Kearney, E. (2001) ‘Analysis of Clients Presenting to Problem Gambling Counselling Services, July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000', Client and Services Analysis Report No.6 , Melbourne: Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services 68pp

Jackson, A. C., Patton, G., Thomas, S. A., Wyn, J., Wright, J., Bond, L., Crisp, B.R.,  & Ho, W. (2000). The Impacts of Gambling on Adolescents and Children, Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. 92pp (ISBN 0 7311 6053 3)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Holt, T.A., & McCormack, J. (2000) ‘Analysis of Clients Presenting to Problem Gambling Counselling Services, July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999', Client and Services Analysis Report No.5 , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. 70pp (ISBN 0 7311 6052 5)

Thomas, S. A. & Yamine, R. (2000).The Impact of Gaming on Specific Cultural Groups, Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority, 153pp, (ISBN 0 7311 1603 8)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Borrell, J., Crisp, B.R., Ho, W., Smith, S.,  & Holt, T.A. (1999) ‘Demographic Profile, Gambling Activity and Service Use of Clients Presenting to Break Even Problem Gambling Counselling Services', Client and Services Analysis Report No.3 , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (ISBN 0 7306 51142)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Borrell, J., Crisp, B.R., Ho, W., Smith, S., & Holt, T.A., (1999) ‘Analysis of Clients Presenting to Problem Gambling Counselling Services, July 1997 to June 1998', Client and Services Analysis Report No.4 , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services, (ISBN 0 7306 51347)

Jackson, A. C., Thomas, S. A., Thomason, N., Crisp, B.R., Smith, S., Ho, W., & Borrell, J. (1997). ‘Analysis of Clients Presenting to Problem Gambling Counselling Services from July 1 1996 to June 30 1997', Client and Services Analysis Report No.2 , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services.

Jackson, A. C., Thomason, N., and Ryan, V., & Smith, S. (1996). ‘Analysis of Clients Presenting to Problem Gambling Counselling Services from July 1 1995 to June 30 1996', Client and Services Analysis Report No.1 , Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services.

Bold indicates staff from the Monash University arm of the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre

Underlined indicates staff from the University of Melbourne arm of the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre