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Biography
Dr. Garrido has a background in psychology and music and her research focuses on the use of music and the arts to support mental health and well-being. She has a particular interest in youth mental health and the role of the arts and digital media in modulating mood and emotions. She has expertise in co-design, participatory research and person-centered research and implementation. She has served as a STEM Ambassador to Parliament and is currently a board member of the Arts Health Network of NSW/ACT.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Research keywords
- music psychology
- social prescribing
- arts in health
- youth mental health
- Digital Design
- Digital Health
- mood regulation
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 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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An international interdisciplinary commentary on the revised guidelines for music-based interventions checklist, elaboration guide and validation study
Magee, W. L., Bhana-Pema, V. M., Carr, C. E., Ettenberger, M., Fancourt, D., Garrido, S., Kwan, M., Lichtensztejn, M., Marinho, V., Särkämö, T., Sundar, S., Yoo, G. E. & Zhang, J., Sept 2026, In: Journal of Music Therapy. 63, 1, 12 p., thaf019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measures used to evaluate psychosocial interventions in dementia care: A narrative review and synthesis
Brookman, R., Christensen, J., Maurice, O. R., Aghaei, M., Cass, A., Monzaviyan, S., Shatnawi, E., Carter, M., Tran, J., McIlwain, N., Garrido, S., Siette, J., Strutt, P. & Harris, C. B., 24 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The application of hip hop therapy in a forensic inpatient setting
Dilati, K. A., Short, A., Hall, N. & Garrido, S., 2026, In: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology. 37, 3-4, p. 564-584 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of active virtual reality gaming on physical activity behaviour and mental health in young men with mild to moderate depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled feasibility trial
Hargraves, F., Firth, J., George, E., MacMillan, F., Garrido, S., Sherman, K. A., Eathorne, A. & Armour, M., 21 Feb 2026, In: BMC Psychiatry. 26, 1, 27 p., 269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MoodyTunes: a single cohort study of a music-based smartphone app for mental health and mood regulation in young people
Garrido, S., O'Keeffe, Z., Chmiel, A., Boydell, K., Doran, B. & Nguyen, Q. V., 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 9 p., 1568958.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transforming inclusive multidomain dementia prevention lifestyle initiatives for culturally and linguistically diverse older Australians
Siette, J. (PI), Ee, C. (Investigator), Karamacoska, D. (Investigator), Montayre, J. (Investigator), Steiner-Lim, G. (Investigator), MacMillan, F. (Investigator) & Garrido, S. (Investigator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Evaluation of ReachOut's 1:1 Parent/Carer Coaching Service
Stevens, K. (PI), Third, A. (Investigator) & Garrido, S. (Investigator)
7/10/25 → 21/01/26
Project: Research
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Building the Evidence for the Benefits of Music Programs in Aged Care
Garrido, S. (PI)
Dementia Australia Research Foundation
1/02/24 → 1/11/25
Project: Research
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Personalising Care of People with Dementia Through Music: Development and Evaluation of a Training Program for Aged Care Workers
Garrido, S. (PI), Hatcher, D. (Investigator), Cunningham, C. (Investigator) & Markwell, H. (Investigator)
Dementia Australia Research Foundation Ltd.
1/03/20 → 1/09/22
Project: Research
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Culturally relevant film for people with dementia
Garrido, S. (PI)
1/02/19 → 29/03/19
Project: Research
Datasets
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Measures used to evaluate psychosocial interventions in dementia care: A narrative review and synthesis [supplementary material]
Brookman, R., Christensen, J., Harris, C., Shatnawi, E., McIlwain, N., Maurice, O., Aghaei, M., Cass, A., Monzaviyan, S., Carter, M., Garrido, S., Siette, J., Strutt, P. & Tran, J., osf, 12 Jun 2026
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