EditCareer Summary
Biography
Dr Helen Stain is a senior clinical psychologist who brings significant clinical expertise to her rapidly advancing research career. She has substantial experience developing and managing complex research projects with a diverse range of stakeholders, including health service clinicians and administrators, consumers and external audit managers. Since her appointment at CRRMH in May 2004 Dr Stain has developed significant collaborative links with research and clinical groups in NSW and internationally. Dr Stain has initiated a developmental neuropsychology research program at CRRMH for child and adolescent mental health. She has collaborated with clinicians across rural NSW to conduct an analysis of routine clinical data on early psychosis. CRRMH postgraduate students are investigating pathways to care and neuropsychological functioning in early psychosis. Further research has focussed on novel research methodology for accessing rural and remote areas. Recent presentations of her research include the International Congress on Schizophrenia Research in Savannah, USA in 2005 and the Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia in Davos, Switzerland in 2006. Dr Stain has been invited to present a symposium at the International Early Psychosis Conference in Birmingham, England in October 2006. Meetings held in 2006 with the Norwegian based TIPs early psychosis research group have assisted with further development of her research program. In March 2006, Dr Stain held a rural research forum with key academics and clinicians to shape the direction of child and adolescent mental health research in rural areas.
Dr Stain is a Chief Investigator on two major research projects funded by the NHMRC for a three year period commencing in 2006. One study is a population health survey sampling 4000 households across rural NSW and operating out of four centres Orange, Moree, Broken Hill and Lismore. The other study is an RCT for youth at risk of psychosis being coordinated between Orange and Newcastle.
Dr Stain holds executive membership on key national and state organisations such as NSW Early Psychosis Advisory Group, Neuroscience Institute for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders, Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank and NSW Western Region Branch of the Australian Psychological Society. As Senior Clinical Psychologist with the Greater Western Area Health Service, Dr Stain provides a Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service and has a substantial clinical caseload through the paediatric unit.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia, 03/02/2003
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)(Psychology), Murdoch University, 31/12/1994
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Murdoch University, 31/12/1993
- Master of Psychology (Clinical), University of Western Australia, 18/03/2003
Research
Research keywords
- RCT
- child and adolescent mental health
- mental health service delivery
- mental health service evaluation
- mood disorders
- neuroscience
- population health
- psychotherapeutic interventions
- psychotic disorders
- rural and remote mental health
- schizophrenia
- suicide and self harm
Research expertise
Dr Helen Stain is a senior clinical psychologist who brings significant clinical expertise to her rapidly advancing research career. She has substantial experience developing and managing complex research projects with a diverse range of stakeholders, including health service clinicians and administrators, consumers and external audit managers. Since her appointment at CRRMH in May 2004 Dr Stain has developed significant collaborative links with research and clinical groups in NSW and internationally. Dr Stain has initiated a developmental neuropsychology research program at CRRMH for child and adolescent mental health. She has collaborated with clinicians across rural NSW to conduct an analysis of routine clinical data on early psychosis. CRRMH postgraduate students are investigating pathways to care and neuropsychological functioning in early psychosis. Further research has focussed on novel research methodology for accessing rural and remote areas. Recent presentations of her research include the International Congress on Schizophrenia Research in Savannah, USA in 2005 and the Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia in Davos, Switzerland in 2006. Dr Stain has been invited to present a symposium at the International Early Psychosis Conference in Birmingham, England in October 2006. Meetings held in 2006 with the Norwegian based TIPs early psychosis research group have assisted with further development of her research program. In March 2006, Dr Stain held a rural research forum with key academics and clinicians to shape the direction of child and adolescent mental health research in rural areas.
Dr Stain is a Chief Investigator on two major research projects funded by the NHMRC for a three year period commencing in 2006. One study is a population health survey sampling 4000 households across rural NSW and operating out of four centres Orange, Moree, Broken Hill and Lismore. The other study is an RCT for youth at risk of psychosis being coordinated between Orange and Newcastle.
Dr Stain holds executive membership on key national and state organisations such as NSW Early Psychosis Advisory Group, Neuroscience Institute for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders, Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank and NSW Western Region Branch of the Australian Psychological Society. As Senior Clinical Psychologist with the Greater Western Area Health Service, Dr Stain provides a Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service and has a substantial clinical caseload through the paediatric unit.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 45 |
| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 30 |
| 170199 | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified | 25 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- member - Australian Psychological Society
- member - Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
- member - Australian Psychological Society Division of Research and Teaching
- Executive member - Australian Psychological Society NSW Western Region Branch
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- Scientific Committee Member - Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank
NHMRC Committee
- Grant review panel member - NHMRC Grant Review Panel
Other
- Grant Review Panel - Australian Rotary Health Research Fund
- State advisory committee - NSW Early Psychosis Advisory Group
- Executive committeee member - Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research
- Affiliated Scientist - Schizophrenia Research Institute
- Executive member - Schizophrenia Resaearch Institute Cogntion and Connectivity Panel
Invitations
Thesis examiner
University of Newcastle, Australia (PHD Examiner.)
| 2007 |
International Conference on Early Psychosis
International Early Psychosis Association, United Kingdom (Invitation to present international conference symposium)
| 2006 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Dr Stain has gained adminstration experience through managing her own private practice since 1996 and since her appointment at CRRMH inh 2004 has been managing a research team of approx 20 staff and students including post doctoral fellows and staff providing therapy in clinical trials.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- child and adolescent psychopathology
- clinical psychology
- cognition
- grief and trauma
- medical ethics
- mental health service delivery
- mental health service evaluation
- neuropsychology
- neuroscience
- phenomenology
- psychiatric diagnoses
- psychological assessment
- psychotic disorders
- research methodology
- rural and remote mental health services
- schizophrenia
- therapy
Teaching expertise
Dr Stain has substantial experience in teaching clinical assessments for psychiatric disorders. She is a qualified trainer for a number of clicnial assessment instruments including: Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry (SCAN - as used for the 10 country study conducted by WHO); Diagnostic interview for Psychoses (DIP - as used in the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing); and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI - as used in the World Mental Health Survey). Dr Stain coordinates neuropsychological and clinical assessment training for the Schizophrenia Research Institute of Australia. She also provides training in psychotherapeutic interventions for clinical trials such as CBT for early psychosis. Past teaching includes training for medical students on medical ethics and clilncial interviews. As a Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr Stain provides supervision for registration of psychologists seeking basic or specialist registration.
EditGrants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 30 |
|---|
| Total funding | $14,721,317 |
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For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2012 (2 grants)
Randomised controlled trial of a telephone delivered social well-being and engaged living (SWEL) intervention for disengaged youth at risk of mental health and other adverse outcomes in urban and rura$1,305,237
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Chris Jackson, Dr Leanne Hides, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff, Dr Luke Wolfenden |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Call for Research (Mental Health) | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,305,237 | 2012 | 2016 |
| GNo:G1200052 |
Social wellbeing and engaged living (SWEL) of rural Australian youth$77,317
Funding Body: Health Administration Corporation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Leanne Hides, Dr Chris Jackson, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $77,317 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200237 |
2011 (3 grants)
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health CRRMH 2011- 2015$6,775,000
Funding Body: Health Administration Corporation
Improving social engagement of rural 'at risk' youth: A randomised effectiveness trial of a telephone delivered Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy intervention$77,067
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Leanne Hides, Dr Chris Jackson, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Mental Health Research Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $77,067 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000820 |
15th World Congress of Psychiatry, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America, 18 - 22 September 2011$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
2010 (5 grants)
Living in a rural community: A longitudinal study of the course and outcome of mental health and wellbeing$805,651
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
|---|
| Professor Brian Kelly, Mr Terry Lewin, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Associate Professor Lyn Fragar, Associate Professor David Perkins, Associate Professor Jeffrey Fuller, Professor Prasuna Reddy, Associate Professor Helen Stain |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Project Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $805,651 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0190150 |
Australian Rural Health Research Collaboration - 2010 Capacity Building Infrastructure Grant$300,000
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
| Project Team |
|---|
| Professor Prasuna Reddy, Associate Professor David Perkins, Associate Professor Helen Stain |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Capacity Building Infrastructure Grants Program | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $300,000 | 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000610 |
Trauma history in youth at ultra high risk for psychosis$10,750
Funding Body: Schizophrenia Research Institute
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Conjoint Associate Professor Scott Clark, Mrs Kristy Payne |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $10,750 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000063 |
Predicting and managing adjustment for internationally adopted children$10,000
Funding Body: Australian Rural Health Research Collaboration
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Mrs Vicki Lynar |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Fellowship | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $10,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000488 |
2009 Regional Campus Research Excellence Award$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Award for Research Excellence | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $2,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000078 |
2009 (5 grants)
Neurocognitive correlates of transition from ultra-high risk mental state to schizophrenia$1,505,750
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Survey of High Impact Psychosis (SHIP)$409,716
Funding Body: Department of Health and Ageing
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Linda Campbell, Professor Assen Jablensky, Professor Robert Bush, Professor Vaughan Carr, Professor David Castle, Professor Cherie Galletly, Professor Carol Harvey, Professor Pat McGorry, Professor John McGrath, Ms Vera Morgan, Doctor Martin Cohen, Associate Professor Helen Stain |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Project Support | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $409,716 | 2009 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0190653 |
Teaching Relief - Stain$43,894
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
Leadership for rural mental health research - growing capacity and linkages$7,746
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Career Enhancement Fellowship for Academic Women | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $7,746 | 2009 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189503 |
International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, San Diego USA,, 26 Mar - 1 Apr 2009$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
2008 (1 grants)
Brain Science and Young People's Mental Health: A gene expression study in young people at ultra high risk of developing schizophrenia$25,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
2007 (2 grants)
HMRI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Youth Mental Health Research$150,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
International Congress on Schizophrenia Research 2007, Colorado Springs, Colorado, America, 28/3/2007 - 01/04/2007$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
2006 (6 grants)
Austra;ian SChizophrenia Research Bank$1,700,000
Funding Body: National Health & Medical Research Council
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| NHMRC Enabling Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,700,000 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:18088830 |
Living in a rural community: determinants and consequences for mental health and well being$717,750
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
|---|
| Professor Brian Kelly, Associate Professor Helen Stain, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Professor John Beard, Associate Professor Lyn Fragar, Mr Terry Lewin, Associate Professor Jeffrey Fuller |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Project Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $717,750 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185175 |
Randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to prevent psychosis among people with at-risk mental states$606,476
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Farmers mental health service networks: A service collaboration model$58,064
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Mental Health Research Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $58,064 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:18088044 |
Event related potential system$30,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $30,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:18088479 |
Predictors of transition to psychosis in an 'at-risk' population - a pilot study$19,980
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
2005 (5 grants)
Mental health of rural Australians: A pilot survey of rural residents$28,578
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| New Staff Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $28,578 | 2005 | 2006 |
| GNo:18089290 |
A rural community database$25,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Infrastructure Grants | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $25,000 | 2005 | 2006 |
| GNo:18089026 |
A field trial of neuropsychological assessment by videoconference for a program of clinical research in rural areas$13,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
The effect of drought on rural and remote Australian communities$9,421
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
2005 International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, 2-6 April 2005, USA$1,430
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
2004 (1 grants)
8th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference, 22-24 Sept 2004, Queensland$490
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
