Helen C Kales
(b 1985) psychiatric researcher specializing in geriatric psychiatry
About Helen C Kales
Born 1965. Helen C Kales is a researcher.
Helen C. Kales is the Joe P. Tupin Professor at the University of California Davis. She is known for her work in geriatric psychiatry.
Early life and education
Kales was born in 1965, and graduated from Hershey High School in 1983. She studied Spanish at Bucknell University and graduated in 1987.
Career As of 2025 Kales is the Joe P. Tupin Professor and leads the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. especially the use and risks of psychotropic medications for older adults, and improving dementia care. Kales is also known for her work in providing resources for people helping others with dementia, and sharing tips on care with the public.
Honors and awards In 2021 the American College of Psychiatrists awarded Kales the Geriatric Psychiatry Award (2021) for her contributions to the field of mental health and aging.
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(b 1985) psychiatric researcher specializing in geriatric psychiatry
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