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Sham’aa Saeed

Associate Lecturer

Biography

Ms. Sham’aa Saeed is a lecturer of psychology in the Department of Behavioural Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences, The Maldives National University.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Maldives National University and has earned her Master of sciences in Clinical Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. Her academic journey is complemented by a wealth of practical experience in the clinical field.

Ms. Sham’aa is also registered as a licensed psychologist in the Maldives. She is passionate about the intersection of academia and practical application, and is deeply committed to fostering an engaging learning environment. With a keen interest in research, she actively contributes to the exploration and advancement of knowledge in the field of psychology.

Areas of Interest

  • Mental health and psychology
  • Counselling and psychotherapy
  • Childhood mental health issues
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Psychological Assessments

Teaching Interests

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Psychopathology
  • Psychological Intervention
  • Counselling and psychotherapy

Research Work / Grants / Projects

  1. Ongoing:
    Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental health disorders among Maldivian adults (URG-2024-C1-L-AS17)
                 Role: Co-Investigator
  2. Completed:
    Exploring the impact of clinical Supervision on Students professional development: Perspective of supervisor and supervisees in Maldives (2026)

                      Role: Co-Investigator