Dr. Neil Bailey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Neil Bailey is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) and the Head of the Data Science Monarch Mental Health Group. His research focuses on examining brain activity in individuals practicing mindfulness and the mechanisms through which meditation leads to improved mental health. He utilizes machine learning and electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity and predict responses to treatments for depression. His aim is to enhance the efficacy of current depression treatments. Bailey has published research exploring how brain activity differs in typical depression compared to depression following traumatic brain injury, the effectiveness of online mindfulness in improving mental health, and various brain stimulation treatments for conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. He has also contributed to several book chapters and industry-commissioned evidence-based guidelines on implementing mindfulness in schools.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra

Conducts research focused on mental health and mindfulness.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.