Mariyam Ifshan Ahmed is a Lecturer in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences, The Maldives National University. Ms. Ifshan holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently the course leader for the Master of Science in Psychology programme. She is also a practicing licensed Psychologist, which helps her integrate academia into real-life settings, making her role as a lecturer more valuable for students. Ms. Ifshan is broadly interested in identifying mental health challenges and promoting mental well-being among individuals and the community. She is currently doing a research to find the effectiveness of individual therapy verses group therapy in treating people with anxiety among people living in Male’, Maldives.

Ms. Ifshan also has four years of experience working in the program area at Maldivian Red Crescent, mainly coordinating and implementing health programs such as, mental health psychosocial activities in various communities. She has a keen interest in increasing community awareness on mental health and has completed consultancies with well-established organizations such as UNICEF, Maldivian Red Crescent, and WHO.

Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) | Christ University| Bangalore, India | 2020

• Psychology and Mental Health
• Supervision in clinical setting

1. Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental health disorders among Maldivian adults (URG-2024-C1-L-AS17)- Ongoing
Role: Co-Investigator

2. Understanding Student Mental Health Support Needs, Help-Seeking, Barriers, and Preferred Support Services in a University Setting – Ongoing
Role: Lead-Investigator

3. Exploring the impact of clinical Supervision on Students professional development: Perspective of supervisor and supervisees in Maldives (2026)
Role: Lead Author

4. Effectiveness of group Therapy in the Maldives (URG 2022-L-AS05)
Role: Co-Investigator

1. Research Project Supervision of Mr. Hussain Nishan – PSY315 Research Project (Title: The Effect of Different Learning Methods on Memory Retention)
Bachelor of Psychology

2. Research Project Supervision of Ms. Aishath Suma Moosa – PSY315 Research Project (Title: The Relationship Between Study Habits and Academic Performance Among University Students in Malé City)
Bachelor of Psychology

3. Research Project Supervision of Ms. Aishath Dhuaa Shifau – PSY315 Research Project
Bachelor of Psychology

Placement Supervision

1. Placement Supervision of Ms. Aishath Nisha – PSY519 Clinical Placement A
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical) – Ongoing

Clinical Placement (Completed)

1. Placement Supervision of Ms. Fathimath Saifa – PSY519 Clinical Placement A and PSY523 Clinical Placement B (2025)
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

2. Placement Supervision of Ms. Hawwa Nalurath – PSY519 Clinical Placement A and PSY523 Clinical Placement B (2025)
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

3. Placement Supervision of Ms. Nihya Ali Rasheed – PSY519 Clinical Placement A and PSY523 Clinical Placement B (2025)
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

4. Placement Supervision of Ms. Mariyam Shaifa – PSY519 Clinical Placement A and PSY523 Clinical Placement B (2025)
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

• Psychopathology
• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Psychological Intervention
• Counselling Skills

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Academic Senate Member – The Maldives National University (2024 – 2026)
Internal Compliance Audit Committee – Duty of Care – The Maldives National University (2025 – 2026)
Faculty Quality Management Committee – The Maldives National University (2023 – 2025)

Paper presentation – Oevaru Mental Health Conference 2023
Poster Presentation – Theveli International Conference 2024
Paper Presentation – Theveli International Conference 2025
Paper presentation – Oevaru Mental Health Conference 2025

Licensed Psychologist – Registered at Maldives Allied Health Council

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Develop Competency Examination Question Bank for Psychology Professionals
Role: Lead Consultant

Facilitating and Monitoring of the MHPSS based SEL packages for adolescents and caregivers (2024)
Role: Consultant

Comprehensive Analytical Report – Mental health Psychosocial Support Operation (2022)
Role: Consultant

Enhancing Resilience in Adolescents – Design and develop module guides for workshops (2022)
Role: Consultant

Translation Work of Training Materials – Maldivian Red Crescent (2022)
Translate training manuals, handbook, curriculum, handouts and powerpoint presentation
under the project with UNFPA to establish self-help groups for those affected by gender-
based violence.
Role: Consultant

Develop and Conduct Mental Health Awareness Session (part of IMWB Team) – WHO Maldives and National Mental Health Programme (HPA) (2022)
Role: Consultant

Trainings:

Australian Award Fellowship – Development of Health Profession Education capacity in the Maldives (June – August 2025)

Clinical Supervision Training of Trainers – The Maldives National University (2025)

Mental Health GAP Master Training| WHO Maldives (May 2022)

Psychological First Aid Training of Trainer (PFA ToT) | Maldivian Red Crescent (June 2020)

Psychosocial Support Training of Trainers (PSS ToT) | Maldivian Red Crescent (October 2017)

Public Health in Emergency – Level B | International Federation of Red Cross (May 2017)

Health Emergencies in Large Population | International Committee of Red Cross (September 2016)