Prof Edward Helmes ~ Adjunct Professor
College of Healthcare Sciences
- About
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- Interests
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- Research
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- clinical training
- personality assessment
- ageing
- neuropsychological assessment
- Experience
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- 1996 to 2001 - Associate Professor, Edith Cowan University (Perth)
- 1989 to 1996 - Psychologist, St. Joseph's Health Centre (London, Canada)
- Research Disciplines
- Socio-Economic Objectives
Born in Canada, I moved to Australia in 1996. As a result, i have collaborators in both countries with whom I have published. I arrived in Perth to exstabllish a training program for psychologists to work with older adults, and translated that program to James Cook University in 2001. Those programs have now graduated tens of students, some of whom are now working in a variety of contexts with older adults. I continue to have interests in several areas of psychological assessment that continue to maintain my activites in those areas.
- Honours
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- Awards
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- 2008 - Alistair Heron Prize: APS College of Clinical Psychologists
- Fellowships
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- 2007 - Australian Psychological S0ciety
- 2003 - Australian Association on Gerontology
- Memberships
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- 2001 - American Board of Assessment Psychology
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Helmes E and Van Gerven P (2017) Urban residence and higher education do not protect against cognitive decline in aging and dementia: 10-year follow-up of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging. Educational Gerontology, 43 (11). pp. 552-560
- Helmes E and Fudge M (2017) Psychological distress among Australian welfare recipient job seekers. Australian Journal of Psychology, 69 (2). pp. 106-111
- Helmes E and Ward B (2017) Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for anxiety symptoms in older adults in residential care. Aging & Mental Health, 21 (3). pp. 272-278
- Helmes E and Klinger J (2017) Prediction of everyday task performance in older adults by perceived health, self-efficacy and cognitive ability. Cogent Psychology, 4.
- Helmes E and Harris S (2017) Exercise and executive functioning in older women. Journal of Women and Aging, 29 (5). pp. 376-384
- O'Hare D, Eapen V, Grove R, Helmes E, McBain K and Reece J (2017) Youth with Tourette syndrome: parental perceptions and experiences in the Australian context. Australian Journal of Psychology, 69 (1). pp. 48-57
- Stargatt J, Bhar S, Davison T, Pachana N, Mitchell L, Koder D, Hunter C, Doyle C, Wells Y and Helmes E (2017) The availability of psychological services for aged care residents in Australia: a survey of facility staff. Australian Psychologist, 52 (6). pp. 406-413
- Eichenbrenner L and Helmes E (2016) Social desirability and affect: linking domains of content. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 3 (11). pp. 119-125
- Helmes E and Pachana N (2016) Dimensions of stereotypical attitudes among older adults: analysis of two countries. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 16 (11). pp. 1226-1230
- Helmes E and Hall F (2016) Performance of psychiatric diagnostic groups on measures and strategies of verbal fluency. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 23 (4). pp. 284-294
- Helmes E (2016) Development of a Canadian adaptation of the Facts on Aging Quiz. Advances in Aging Research, 5. pp. 71-77
- Helmes E and Brown J (2016) Does exercise in older adults predict problem solving? The role of personality. Advances in Aging Research, 5 (2). pp. 41-48
- More
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 142+ research outputs authored by Prof Edward Helmes from 2000 onwards.
- Current Funding
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Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
National Health & Medical Research Council - Project Grant
Prevalence of Dementia in the Torres Strait and common health issues of later life in the Torres Strait
- Indicative Funding
- $365,000 over 3 years
- Summary
- The aim of the project is to assess the prevalence of dementia in people aged 45 years and over living in the Torres Strait and identify potential risk and protective factors associated with dementia risk in the region. An additional aim is to validate a full version of a culturally appropriate cognitive assessment tool, the Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA), for use in the Torres Strait.
- Investigators
- Edward Strivens, Dina LoGiudice, Kate Smith, Edward Helmes, Gavin Miller, Sarah G Russell and Nancy Pachana in collaboration with Leon Flicker, Vonda Malone, J Norrie and Desley Harvey (College of Medicine & Dentistry, Melbourne Health, The University of Western Australia, College of Healthcare Sciences and The University of Queensland)
- Keywords
- Dementia; Cross Cultural Assessment; Torres Strait Islander People; Ageing; Indigenous Health
Health and Family Planning Bureau of Foshan City, China - Grant
Mental Health Among Medical Professionals in Foshan City, China
- Indicative Funding
- $11,000 (administered by Australia China Culture & Education Exchange Centre)
- Summary
- This project aims to investigate mental health among medical professionals in Foshan City, China. The mental health of physicians is now recognised as a serious issue in China after a number of high profile incidences in which doctors have been attacked by patients. Of course, being a high stress occupation, mental health issues caused by professional stress and burnout have always been present among medical professionals. This study seeks to use a mix-methods approach to explore such issues.
- Investigators
- Wendy Li, Alan Clough, Edward Helmes, Beryl Buckby, G Xie, Xinyi Huang and Peng Li in collaboration with K Jackson (College of Healthcare Sciences, College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences, The Third Peoples Hospital of Foshan City, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University and Guangzhou University)
- Keywords
- Mental Health; Anxiety; Stress; Depression; Job Satisfaction; China; Medical Professionals
- Supervision
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Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.
These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.
- Completed
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- The authenticity heuristic: are consumer preferences toward culturally authentic producers rational? (2014, PhD , Primary Advisor)
- The impact of Tourette's Syndrome on the functioning of young Australians: the roles of tic severity, comorbid diagnoses and attachment to peers (2016, PhD , Primary Advisor)
- Data
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- Cheong, W. (2016) Role of sleep and napping in cognition among older adults. James Cook University
- Collaboration
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