Aminath Samha is a lecturer at the Department of Behavioral Sciences. She completed a Master of Science in Psychological Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons.).

Master of Science in Psychological Counseling, Girne American University, Turkiye, 2018

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons.), University of Missouri Science and Technology, USA, 2016

Psychology and Counseling
Mental Health
Education

Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change Attitudes: A Study of Young Adults in the Maldives at the Maldives National University
Date: August 2025 till date
Principle Investigator: Aminath Samha

Book “Vilun” – UBG-2024-C1-L-06
Date: January 2025 till date
Co-Author: Aminath Samha

Relapse Realities: Unpacking the Factors Behind Substance Use Recurrence in Maldives
Date: August 2025 till date
Co-investigator: Aminath Samha

Am I doing enough?: Perceptions of Social Workers in Implementing the Child Rights Protection Act (CRPA)
Date: August 2025 till date
Co-investigator: Aminath Samha

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Counseling and psychotherapy
Counseling ethics
Human development
Introduction to Psychology
Counseling Therapies
Abnormal Psychology
Group Counseling
Counseling Placement

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Academic Review Committee
2024 – 2025

Oevaru Conference 2026 – Abstract presentation of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change Attitudes: A Study of Young Adults in the Maldives at the Maldives National University

Public Health Conference 2025 – pre-conference documentation work such as making concept notes, facilitating breakout sessions

Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Registered as a Licensed Psychologist at the Maldives Allied Health Council (MAHC)

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STO – Mental Well-being and Self-care for staff
Date: October 2023

School of Nursing (GDh. Thinadhoo) – Crisis Management for lecturers and support staff
Date: 17th October 2024

School of Nursing (GDh. Thinadhoo) – Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness sessions for students
Date: 18th October 2024

Develop an Action Plan for the Public Health Conference 2025

Consultancy to support the Maldives Allied Health Council (MAHC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in developing the Counseling Competency Question Bank
Date: 2025 to date