Helen Aucote

Helen Aucote is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Australian Catholic University, affiliated with the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on mental health assessment, particularly depression in men, risk perception behaviors, and educational feedback mechanisms. She has conducted studies on occupational health among male truck drivers and developed gender-specific depression assessment tools. Her work also explores psychological responses to health screening and disaster-related risk communication.

Key research interests include depression symptom trajectories, comorbid mental and physical health conditions, and the validation of psychological instruments. Aucote's contributions span public health, occupational safety, and educational psychology, emphasizing practical applications of psychological theories. Her publications often address methodological innovations in mental health research and risk behavior analysis.