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Biography
I am an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the School of Psychological Sciences.
My applied clinical research focuses on enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of individuals living with neurological disorders. I am particularly passionate about improving access to effective mental health care within neurology. As an emerging researcher, I have developed several complementary streams of work in this area, including mental health detection, epidemiology, psychological treatments, and health policy.
At the eCentreClinic, I have developed an internet-delivered psychological intervention for adults with a neurological disorder, the Wellbeing Neuro Course. This program combines intervention components for mental health and cognitive rehabilitation and is suitable for a variety of neurological disorders.
Research interests
Neurological Disorers, Psychological Care; Quality of Life; Anxiety; Depression; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Cognitive Rehabilitation; Mental Health Screening; Intgerated Care.
Teaching
I currently co-convene MHHS8001 (Research Frontiers Unit_ as part of the Gradular Diploma of Research/Masters of Research porgram at the Faculty of Medicine Health and Human Sciences. I also provide lectures on the Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology Program.
Community engagement
At Macquarie Univesity
- Deputy Director of the School of Psychological Sciences (SOPs) Research Committee Member.
- Mid Career Research Member of the Macqaurie University Academic Senate Research Committee
- Executive Leadership Team of Macquarie University Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre.
External Roles
- Associate Member of the Neurological Alliance of Australia.
- Invited Member of the MS Australia Reaseach Management Council Social and Applied Resarch Council
- Invited Member of the Integrated Mental Health Care Pathways Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Psychiatry Commission.
- Invited Member of the ILAE Epilepsy Care Pathways Task Force,
- Invited Member of the Intake/Review and Methodological Committee of the ILAE Standards and Best Practice Council
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Arts Psychology (First Class Honors), Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Sydney
PhD, The Identification, Prediction and Management of Depression in Epilepsy. , University of Sydney
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TCR: Targeting mechanisms underlying loneliness in chronic conditions
Wuthrich, V. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dear, B. (Chief Investigator), Sharpe, A. L. (Chief Investigator), Rapee, R. (Chief Investigator), Willcock, S. (Chief Investigator), Costa, D. S. J. (Chief Investigator), Gandy, M. (Chief Investigator), Scott, A. (Chief Investigator), Fisher, A. (Chief Investigator), Chen, J. (Chief Investigator), Brogden, L. (Chief Investigator), Walker, C. (Chief Investigator) & Jones, M. (Chief Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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MRFF: A comparative effectiveness trial of digital mental health care models for adults with epilepsy
Gandy, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dear, B. (Chief Investigator), Titov, N. (Chief Investigator), Kwan, P. (Chief Investigator), Parratt, K. (Chief Investigator), Rayner , G. (Chief Investigator), Karin, E. (Chief Investigator), Cutler, H. (Chief Investigator), Winton-Brown, T. (Chief Investigator), Coleman, H. (Associate Investigator), Jones, M. (Associate Investigator), Nikpour, A. (Associate Investigator) & Todd, L. (Associate Investigator)
1/07/23 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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Examining the real world effectiveness and potential of a remotely-delivered psychological treatment for people with MS
Gandy, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dear, B. (Chief Investigator), Titov, N. (Associate Investigator), Karin, E. (Associate Investigator), Balakumar, T. (Associate Investigator), Francis, H. (Associate Investigator), Oxenham, V. (Associate Investigator), Fontes Villalba , A. (Associate Investigator) & Parratt, J. (Associate Investigator)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Examining the feasibility of an internet-delivered treatment program for anxiety and depression for use with students of the University of Auckland.
Dear, B. (Primary Chief Investigator), Fogliati, R. (Chief Investigator), Gandy, M. (Chief Investigator), Scott, B. (Chief Investigator), Karin, E. (Chief Investigator), Titov, N. (Chief Investigator) & Elliott, L. (Other)
11/05/18 → 1/07/21
Project: Research
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Acquired brain injuries - supporting emotional and cognitive health
Gandy, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dear, B. (Chief Investigator), Titov, N. (Chief Investigator), Meares, S. (Chief Investigator), Staples, L. (Chief Investigator), Karin, E. (Chief Investigator), McDonald, S. (Chief Investigator) & Fogliati, V. (Chief Investigator)
1/03/17 → 1/05/19
Project: Research
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An internet-based cognitive behavioral program, with telephone support, improves pain, disability and emotional wellbeing in adults with chronic pain: randomized controlled trial of the Pain Course with 2-year follow-up
Navin, C., Dear, B. F., Bisby, M. A., Slattery, B., Pilch, M., Haugh, S., Connor, L. O., Malone, B., Perez, C., Egan, J., McKenna, G., Gandy, M., Titov, N. & McGuire, B. E., 30 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Clinical Journal of Pain. 50 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised controlled trial of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy targeting symptoms of depression, anxiety and disability in adults with multiple sclerosis
Gandy, M., Wu, W., Balakumar, T., Francis, H., Oxenham, V., Bisby, M., Titov, N. & Dear, B., 15 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 403, p. 1-9 9 p., 121403.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital mental health screening within neurological clinical healthcare settings: a systematic review
Gandy, M., Kikas, K., Woldhuis, T., Melkonian, M. & Wu, W., Sept 2026, In: General Hospital Psychiatry. 102, p. 203-211 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Digital psychological interventions in youth with neurological disorders: a systematic review
Keevers, Y., Sivaneswaran, A., Dudeney, J., Woldhuis, T. & Gandy, M., Aug 2026, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 51, 8, p. 621-638 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engagement of people with lived experience in the design and development of digital mental health interventions: a scoping review of engagement characteristics and impacts
Fisher, A., Jervis, N., Bisby, M., Gandy, M., Heriseanu, A. I., Hathway, T., Rezwan, A., Titov, N. & Dear, B., Mar 2026, In: Internet Interventions. 43, p. 1-13 13 p., 100914.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Australian Psychological Association (APS) Early Career Research Award
Gandy, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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Australian Psychological Association College of Clinical Psychologist Student Prize
Gandy, M. (Recipient), 2014
Prize
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Macquarie University Early Career Researcher of the Year – HASS Category Highly Commended finalist
Gandy, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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Macquarie University Faculty of Human Science’s Early Career Research Grant Award
Gandy, M. (Recipient), 2017
Prize
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ILAE Webinar: Integrated Psychological Care Services: Tips from established service leaders
Gandy, M. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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MQ Women Shaping the Future: “Why I became a virtual psychologist”
Gandy, M. (Speaker)
2020 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (Organisational unit)
Sarkies, M. (Member), Bright, F. (Member), De Luca, K. (Member), Ilhan, E. (Member), Nguyen, A. (Member), Austin, E. (Member), Carrigan, A. (Member), Seaman, K. (Member), Bladen, C. (Member), van Hummel, A. (Member), Baker, J. (Member), Ross, R. (Member), Genoud, S. (Member), Don, E. (Chair), Chitranshi, N. (Member), Hardie, R.-A. (Chair), Ronto, R. (Member), Sicouri, G. (Member), Williams, K. (Member), Owais, S. S. (Member), Guller, A. (Member), Newport, R. (Member), Junqueira Santiago, M. (Member), Gilchrist, P. (Member), Chen, J. (Member), Oar, E. (Member), Hogan, A. (Member), Wills, J. (Member), Yin, K. (Member), Hulst, G. (Member), Brown, B. (Member), Koring, L. (Member), Whillier, S. (Member), Gandy, M. (Member), Johnco, C. (Member), McLellan, L. (Member) & Swain, M. (Member)
2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Press/Media
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Ask the Expert: How does epilepsy impact mood and mental health? 🧠
6/04/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Online mental health treatment program improves depression and anxiety in people with MS
24/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Call for new approach to mental health care in people who also have epilepsy
17/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions
Woldhuis, T. & Gandy, M.
13/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Advancing mental health care in people living with neurological disorders
23/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities