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Milena Gandy is an Associate Professor and Research Fellow in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and Macquarie University Clinical Associates (MUCA). Her research focuses on improving mental health outcomes for individuals with neurological disorders, particularly through internet-delivered interventions like the Wellbeing Neuro Course. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2013) and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the same institution. Dr. Gandy's work spans clinical psychology, neurology, and healthcare integration, addressing anxiety, depression, and cognitive rehabilitation in neurological populations.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with First Class Honors, Trinity College Dublin
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Sydney
- PhD: The Identification, Prediction, and Management of Depression in Epilepsy, University of Sydney
Her research interests include neurological disorders, integrated care models, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mental health screening. Key projects involve digital mental health interventions for epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. She has led initiatives such as the Wellbeing Neuro Course, combining mental health and cognitive rehabilitation for neurological patients.
Recent publications emphasize integrated mental health care pathways in epilepsy, predictors of clinical response to digital interventions, and systematic reviews of CBT efficacy in neurological populations. Awards include the APS Early Career Research Award (2019) and Macquarie University Early Career Researcher recognition (2019).
Dr. Gandy’s community roles include co-chairing the ILAE Integrated Mental Health Care Pathways Task Force, membership in Macquarie’s Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre Executive, and leadership in epilepsy care policy. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and global healthcare policy.
