About
Simon Dymond is a Professor of Psychology and Behaviour Analysis at Swansea University's School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Gambling Research, Education and Treatment (GREAT) Centre, Director of the Centre for Military Gambling Research (MilGAM), and Co-Director of the Experimental Psychopathology Lab. His research focuses on gambling disorder, learning processes, experimental psychopathology, and clinical behavior analysis, with particular emphasis on anxiety and relational frame theory.
Key affiliations include Swansea University Medical School and collaborations with the UK Armed Forces on gambling-related mental health issues. His work integrates behavioral analysis with clinical applications, addressing public health challenges and policy reform in gambling. He has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing methodological rigor and policy-relevant outcomes.
Research highlights include studies on gambling harm prevention, the impact of family dynamics on gambling behaviors, and the efficacy of contingency management in treatment. His work on fear and avoidance mechanisms bridges basic and applied psychology, with implications for anxiety disorder treatment.
- Key Projects:
- GREAT Centre: Gambling disorder research and clinical training
- MilGAM: Military gambling harm prevention
- Experimental Psychopathology Lab: Behavioral and cognitive mechanisms
- Grants & Funding: Multiple UK research grants in gambling studies and mental health
Prof. Dymond advocates for independent gambling research funding and collaborates with policymakers to shape evidence-based health initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach addresses gambling's societal impact through translational research and clinical practice.
