Author: Dr Jane Oakes

Professional Summary
Dr. Jane Oakes is a renowned expert in the field of pengespill riippuvuus treatment and research, with a career spanning over several decades. Her significant roles have included serving as the Gambling Services Coordinator for Turning Point’s National Telephone and Online Services and the Gambling Topic Coordinator and lecturer within the Master of Addictive Behaviours program at Monash University. Dr. Janes Oakes has held prestigious positions at the Statewide Gambling Service and Flinders University, contributing as a team leader, senior clinician, training coordinator, and lecturer.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), RELAPSE IN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAMBLING

Research focused on the patterns of uusiutuminen in problem spilleres, particularly within the context of electronic gaming machines. The findings have led to deeper insights into the psychological processes contributing to pengespill riippuvuus and uusiutuminen.
Clinical And Academic Expertise
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Masters degree in CBT with expertise in providing treatment and supervising clinicians for various conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma AOD (including the Matrix program for methamphetamine), and problem pengespill.
Gambling Addiction
Significant contribution to the understanding and treatment of pengespill riippuvuus, with a particular focus on the phenomenon of « the zone » experienced by spilleres during uusiutuminen.
Telehealth and Online Treatment
Pioneering work in online pengespill treatment groups, especially during the COVID pandemic, to ensure continued access to evidence-based treatments.
Role At QuitGamble.Com
Clinical Reviewer: Dr. Jane Oakes is the clinical reviewer at QuitGamble.com, where she ensures the content’s clinical accuracy and trustworthiness. She reviews materials against current research and clinical standards in riippuvuus and mental health, enhancing the platform’s reliability.
Expertise
Dr. Oakes brings to QuitGamble.com a specialized expertise in psychological interventions for problem pengespill, mental health issues, and addictive behaviors. Her in-depth knowledge, rooted in years of clinical practice and academic research, directly aligns with the topics discussed on the platform. She ensures that the insights and recommendations shared on QuitGamble.com are not only theoretically sound but also practically applicable, providing tangible benefits to individuals seeking help. Her expertise reinforces the site’s commitment to delivering content that is not just informative, but also transformative,