Ms. Nadia Younas

SENIOR LECTURER

Department of Clinical Psychology.

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

nadia.dcp@stmu.edu.pk

PROFILE SUMMARY

Nadia Younas received her graduate and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad. She is working as a senior lecturer and program coordinator and exam coordinator in Department of Clinical Psychology, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad. She also worked as senior clinical psychologist at Ministry of Narcotics Control, AntiNarcotics Force, Islamabad. She was also the Head of Department of Clinical Psychology at Women Medical College – Women Institute of Learning, Abbottabad. She is Highly Skilled Clinical Psychologist possesses excellent experience of more than a decade with leading organizations as a researcher and therapist. She is proficient in psychological counselling, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is an effective motivator, communicator and advocate with inherent ability to manage many types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues and achieve challenging goals. She is proficient in providing therapy to autistic and special needs children as well as one to one therapeutic session, she also possessed strong research abilities; published research are on “The Relationship between Goals of Misbehavior and Perceived Parental Treatment Among Children with behavioral Problems, To Assess Student’s Motivation for Higher Education at University Level” published in International Annals of Medicine. The areas of interests are Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social psychology and Educational Psychology.

QUALIFICATION
PhD Scholar Clinical Psychology Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Since 2022
MS Clinical Psychology Quaid e Azam University, Pakistan 2003 – 2006
M.Sc. Psychology Quaid‐e‐Azam University, Pakistan 2001 – 2003
BA Applied Psychology and Law Jinnah College for Women Peshawar, Pakistan 1998 – 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sr. Lecturer Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Since – 2018
Drug Demand Reduction Officer Anti-Narcotics Force 2010 – 2013
Lecturer International Islamic University Islamabad 2007 – 2018
Visiting Faculty Member Women Medical College ‐ Women Institute of Learning, Abbottabad 2006 – 2009
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Program & Exam Coordinator Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad Since 2018
HOD Women Medical College ‐ Women Institute of Learning, Abbottabad 2006 – 2009
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member GSRMC – Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
Member Exam Committee – Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
Member Discipline Committee – Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Islamic Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Neuro Psychology
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
1. MS Personality traits and humor styles as a determinant of interpersonal support among young adult: A cross-sectional study
2. MS Effects of Excessive Use of Gadgets on social relationship among elementary school children
3. MS Impact of parent’s personality traits parenting style on academic achievement at Grade 1-3
4. MS The role of Psychological Hardiness and marital satisfaction in predicting posttraumatic growth among married women with breast cancer
5. MS The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Quality of Life among the Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
6. MS Psychosocial Experiences of General Population Towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Pakistan
7. MS Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Resilience in Marital Conflict among Married Individuals in Pakistan
8. MS Psychological Wellbeing among Adolescent Bullies, Victims and Bullying Victims
9. MS Social Media Addiction as Predictor of Narcissistic Behaviors and life Satisfaction among Young Adults
10. MS Symptoms of ADHD and Aggressive Tendencies Among PUBG Players
11. MS Impact of Facial Burn on the Mental Health of Pakistani Women
12. MS Lived Experiences of Begging; A Phenomenological Study of Female Beggars in Pakistan
13. MS Impact of Religiosity on Forgiveness and Hopefulness Among University Students
14. MS Relationship Between Dark Tetrad, Internet Trolling and Psychological Well Being Among University Students
15. MS Impact of Self-Silencing on Marital Adjustment in Working Women
16. BS The Impact of Substance Abuse on Academic Performance of Medical Students
17. BS Night eating syndrome and its relation with distress and sleep quality among adolescents
18. BS Self-Esteem and Short Application Usage
19. BS Psychosocial Distress among children living in orphanages and their coping mechanisms
20. BS Effect of Caffeinated drinks on BMI and Quality of Sleep
21. BS Depression and its association with adverse childhood experiences and social support
22. BS Attachment Disorder Among Orphans and Non-orphans
23. BS The relationship between imposter syndrome and neuroticism among students
24. BS Impact of Interactive Social Media on Verbal & Nonverbal Communication and Social Motivation at University Level Students
25. BS Impact of street harassment on mental health of young adult females
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Nadia Younas, “The Relationship between Goals of Misbehavior & PerceivedParental Treatment Among Children with Behavioral Problems” International Journal of Medicine, 2/5 (2018), 471.
2. Nadia Younas, “To Assess Students Motivation for Higher Educationat University Level” in International Annals of Medicine”, International Journal of Medicine, 2/6 (2018), 581.
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
1. Presented paper in the International Conference of Psychology (COP 2018) on Impact of Global Challenges on Mental Well‐being, held on July 6-7, 2018
2. Presented research Paper in the 1 st International conference on Advancing Women Issues: Local & Global Directions (2016)