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Ms. Mishal Fatima

SENIOR LECTURER

Department of Clinical Psychology.

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

mishal.dcp@stmu.edu.pk

 

PROFILE SUMMARY

Ms. Mishal Fatima has done her Postgraduate in Clinical Psychology from the Government College University, Lahore and BS (Hons) in Psychological Sciences from King Edward Medical University, Lahore. She has served as faculty in Bahaudin Zakariya University in Dera Ghazi Khan Campus. Her responsibilities included provision of professional knowledge to students enrolled in distance learning program and provided administration assistance. She had teaching experience with University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. She served as visiting faculty in University of Wah. She follows Behavior Therapy (BT) to deal with mental health issues of children. In her clinical practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is endorsed to deal with a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety disorder, depression, schizophrenia, learning difficulties and relationship issues. She is providing her clinical services to individuals with mental health issues. She has published 5 articles in HEC recognized journals. Research endeavors are Neuro developmental disorders specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder, Somatic Related Issues. Her research endeavors are eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, bereavement, grief, emotional eating, parental neglect, childhood trauma, delinquency, internet gaming, addiction, screen time effects, language issues among children etc.

QUALIFICATION

MSClinical PsychologyInstitute of Cost and Management Accountants2014
BSPsychological SciencesKing Edward Medical University2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Senior LecturerShifa Tameer-e-Millat UniversitySince 2019
LecturerShifa Tameer-e-Millat University2018 – 2019
Visiting FacultyUniversity of Wah2018 – 2019
Visiting FacultyUET Taxila2018
LecturerSuperior Group of Colleges2017 – 2019
LecturerGhazi College for Women2014 – 2015

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

MemberPakistan Psychological Association – Life Time Membership

RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Parenting
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Dialectic Behavior Therapy
  • Screen Time and its effect
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
  • Acculturation difficulty
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Approach

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

1.MSDissociation and sleep related experiences among adults: Moderating role of personality traits
2.MSA qualitative exploration of psychosocial determinants of smoking among women of Pakistan
3.MSParental negligence, screen time and expressive language delays among young children.
4.MS Relationship between muscle dysmorphia, orthorexia nervosa and social anxiety among young adults
5.MSRelationship between Rejection Sensitivity, Rumination, and Psychological Distress among Adolescents
6.MSQualitative exploration of role of Parental Negligence in causing Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Siblings of ASD children
7.MSPsychosocial Determinants of Sedative Hypnotic or Anxiolytic Use Disorder among Adults
8.MSA Qualitative exploration of subjective experiences and coping mechanisms of bereaved Mothers after unexpected death of their young adults
9.MSThe Effect of Social Comparisons on Body Image and Eating Behavior among Young Adults
10. MSA qualitative exploration psychological experiences of military to civilian transition
11.MSThe Relationship between childhood trauma, cognitive schemas, and personality dysfunction among young adults
12.MSThe Relationship between Acculturation Difficulty, Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-being
13.MSRelationship between body dysmorphia traits, perceived self-concept among gym and non-gym population
14.BSThe Relationship between Type of Marriage, Depression, Anxiety and Stress
15.BSThe Impact of Occupational Stress on Employee Productivity in the Workplace
16.BSSocial and emotional development of children
17.BSRelationship between internet gaming disorder and emotional intelligence among adults
18.BSThe Relationship between Interparental Conflict, Distress Tolerance and Emotional Dysregulation among Adolescences
19.BSRelationship between Smartphone Addiction, Alexithymia and Subjective Wellbeing among University Students
20.BSChildhood trauma in the manifestation of Delinquent behavior among Juveniles
21.BSEffect of video gaming disorder on daily functioning and social intelligence
22.BSObsession and Compulsive Buying Behavior in Relation to Self- Control and Anticipated Regret Among Adults

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1.Fatima. M & Sarfaraz. B. E (2022). Body Builders Profiling about Muscle Dysmorphic Traits, Orthorexia Nervosa and Social Anxiety. Life & Science,3 (3).
2.Fatima. M & Akram, M (2022). The relationship between parental neglect screen time and expressive language delays among children. Bahria University of Humanities and Social Sciences,5 (1).
3.Altaf. U & Fatima.M (2022). Dissociation and Sleep-Related Experiences among Young Adults: Predicting Role of Personality Traits and Stress. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research,37, 2, 271-294 https://doi:org/10.33824/PJPR.2022.37.2.17
4. Hameed. M & Fatima. Mishal. (2022). The Effect of Perceived Stress and Body Mass Index on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Female University Students. Life and Science, 3(4).5. http://dx.doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.227
5.Fatima. M & Altaf. H (2023). Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Internet Gaming Disorder Among Male Adolescents. Life and Science, 4(2):126-131. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.251