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Biography
Róisín is a cross-disciplinary digital health researcher at the intersection of healthcare and computer science. Her expertise is in co-design with health communities, to design digital technologies and services to support their needs, and the application of new and emerging technologies in health and care settings. She has a particular interest in brain and mental health.
Róisín is the director of the CSIRO Next Generation of Graduates in AI in Mental Health program, which is exploring applications for AI in supporting the delivery of mental health services. This mission of this post-graduate research program is to address real world industry problems and enhance the provision of mental health support in Australia and beyond.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Human Computer Interaction, PhD, The Design and Evaluation of Novel Technologies for the Self-Monitoring and Management of Parkinson’s Symptoms, Newcastle University (United Kingdom)
1 Sept 2012 → 12 Aug 2016
Award Date: 12 Aug 2016
Speech and Language Sciences, BSc
1 Sept 2006 → 25 Jun 2010
Award Date: 25 Jun 2010
External positions
Honorary Lecturer, University of Bristol
31 May 2020 → 1 Jun 2025
Research area keywords
- Digital Health
- Self management
- design and co-design
- Parkinson's disease
- Mental health
- wellbeing
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- Global Health
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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(Re)Designing Digital Justice: Re)Designing Digital Justice
Olivier, P., Wallwork, K., Kirkham, R., Jones, E., Bartindale, T., McNaney, R. & Grant, G.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Monash University – Internal School Contribution
19/11/24 → 18/11/27
Project: Research
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CSIRO Next Generation: 12-NGAI-R1 : Creating a 21st Century Helpline for Enhanced Support and Continuity of Care
McNaney, R., Connolly, K. & Kostouros Eleuterio, A.
15/10/24 → 14/04/28
Project: Research
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CSIRO Next Generation: The psychological aspects of helpline interactions and help-seeking behaviours to develop strategies to enhance user experience and emotional support.
McNaney, R., Connolly, K., Lubman, D. & Kay, L.
1/05/24 → 1/11/27
Project: Research
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CSIRO Next Generation: 12-NGAI-R1 (AI in Mental Health) Context aware interventions for women experiencing complex trauma
Tag, B., Kulkarni, J., Mu, E., McNaney, R. & Ciardulli, M.
22/03/24 → 22/09/27
Project: Research
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CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program: AI in Mental Health: Explore the opportunities for AI to support cultural sensitive training amongst mental health professionals.
McNaney, R., Kebede, T. & Namwinga, N.
CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Pola Practice Pty Ltd
14/03/24 → 13/09/27
Project: Research
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Challenges and Opportunities for the Design of Inclusive Digital Mental Health Tools: Understanding Culturally Diverse Young People's Experiences
Soubutts, E., Shrestha, P., Davidson, B., Qu, C., Mindel, C., Sefi, A., Marshall, P. & McNaney, R., 2024, Proceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems. L. Wilson, M., Toups Dugas, P. & Shklovski, I. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 16 p. 697Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Designing for Participatory Data Governance: Insights from People with Parkinson’s
Kulkarni, P., Kirkham, R., Wu, L. & McNaney, R., 2024, Proceedings of the 2024 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Fritsch, J., Alaoui, S. F. & Le Dantec, C. A. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 541-555 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Machine learning for multimodal mental health detection: A systematic review of passive sensing approaches
Khoo, L. S., Lim, M. K., Chong, C. Y. & McNaney, R., 6 Jan 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 2, 65 p., 348.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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One Size (Doesn’t) Fit All: Exploring Design Considerations for Digital Body Dissatisfaction Interventions with Underrepresented Populations
Shrestha, P., Delir Haghighi, P., Sharp, G., Xie, J. & McNaney, R., Jul 2024, Proceedings of the 2024 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Vallgårda, A., Jönsson, L., Fritsch, J., Alaoui, S. F. & Le Dantec, C. A. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 3534-3550 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Enabling Digital Parenting Interventions to Promote Empathic Partnerships among Parents, Educators, and Adolescents Targeting School Refusal
Smout, A., Chandrasekara, D. T., Wu, L., Melvin, G., Seguin, J. P., Olivier, P., Cardamone-Breen, M. C., Bartindale, T., McNaney, R. & Yap, M. B. H., 19 Apr 2023, CHI '23: Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Schmidt, A., Väänänen, K., Goyal, T., Kristensson, P. O., Peters, A., Mueller, S., Williamson, J. R. & Wilson, M. L. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 1-13 13 p. 87Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Monash receives funds for new optimal ageing centre
26/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Voice technology to assist people with speech issues: research
2/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research