Personal profile
Biography
Dr Sally Richmond is a Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, with the School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health (Neurodevelopment theme) at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace) from RMIT, a Masters of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD in Psychological Sciences from the University of Melbourne. She completed her PhD in 2017, which focused on exploring the role of family environments on structural brain networks in childhood.
Research interests
Dr Richmond's research aims to develop a deeper understanding of children's development, including their neurodevelopment and mental health, and the contribution of environmental factors. Her research has two related themes:
1. Artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health: Recent research has focused on investigating the potential of AI (social robots and voice technology) to support children with mental health challenges and their families.
2. Understanding enviromental factors in neurodevelopment: Recent research has explored the role of parenting in typical brain development and for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (eg. ADHD).
Monash teaching commitment
Clinical supervision of clinical psychology trainees undertaking their Introductory and Internship placements.
PSY6105 Clinical Developmental Psychology
Research area keywords
- Cognitive brain training
- developmental cognitive neuroscience
- developmental disorders
- Neuroimaging
- artificial intelligence
- parenting
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reconceptualising Neurodevelopment and Psychopathology to Improve Healthcare for Children and Youth
Johnson, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Tiego, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forbes, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Boulton , K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brignell, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ure, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Richmond, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kerestes, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rabba, A. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, Y. Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morris, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bellgrove, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Guastella, A. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Basu, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Loth, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lawrence, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Coghill, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mosconi, M. W. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Byrne, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chatterton, M. L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Wybrow, M. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/04/25 → 31/03/30
Project: Research
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Rachael Martin Westpac Futures Leader Scholarship
Martin, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sellbom, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Richmond, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
24/03/25 → 23/03/28
Project: Research
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“Hey Alexa”: Exploring the use of artificial intelligent voice assistants in a parenting program.
Richmond, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/02/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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A novel model for psychological assessment services and postgraduate clinical psychology and neuropsychology training: the Turner Paediatric Assessment Clinic
Richmond, S., Lawrence, K. A. & Takagi, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Australian Psychologist. p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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‘We will fix the environment’: a qualitative exploration of children’s knowledge and emotional responses to the environmental crisis
Samarawickrama, S. K., Richmond, S., Kirk, H. & Freeman, N. C., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Environmental Education Research. 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assessing eco-anxiety across the lifespan: A systematic review of current global scales
Samarawickrama, S., Richmond, S., Freeman, N. C. & Kirk, H., Nov 2025, In: The Journal of Climate Change and Health. 26, 8 p., 100595.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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A 5-week Digital Intervention to Reduce Attention Problems in Children With ADHD: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Kirk, H. E., Richmond, S., Gaunson, T., Bennett, M., Herschtal, A., Bellgrove, M. & Cornish, K., Sept 2024, In: Journal of Attention Disorders. 28, 11, p. 1454-1466 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A non-randomized feasibility study of a voice assistant for parents to support their children’s mental health
Richmond, S., Bell, M., Ngo, D. & Yap, M. B. H., 31 Jul 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 15, 13 p., 1390556.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Contribution to conference
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Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences ECR Symposium 2021
Ramarathinam, S. (Organiser), Buckingham, D. (Organiser), Kellow, N. (Organiser), Colafella, K. (Organiser), Crawford, K. (Organiser), Richmond, S. (Organiser), Choi, T. (Organiser), Perraton, L. (Organiser), Lipscombe, M. (Organiser), Kleve, S. (Organiser), Davidson, Z. (Organiser), Murray, M. (Organiser) & Jaberzadeh, S. (Organiser)
5 Oct 2020 → 30 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference