Department of Psychology-Mohammad Ali Jinnah University- MAJU

23/08/2025

17/08/2025

🇵🇰 Marking a New Milestone for Pakistan! 🇵🇰

As we celebrate the spirit of independence this month, we’re proud to introduce a national first — M.S. Psyence Lab, Pakistan’s very first psychology research lab, right here at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University! 🧠✨

The lab is a space where innovation meets impact — bridging psychology, technology, education, and mental health to address real-world challenges. And the best part? Anyone can join — you don’t have to be a psychology student to contribute!

💡 Now Accepting Volunteers – Open to All!
Whether you’re passionate about research, design, data, media, or human behavior, this is your opportunity to:
✔ Be part of groundbreaking interdisciplinary projects
✔ Gain hands-on skills to boost your academic and career journey
✔ Contribute to research that shapes the future of Pakistan

📲 Follow M.S. Psyence Lab on LinkedIn to stay updated on opportunities, projects, and events.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-s-psyence-lab/?viewAsMember=true

Let’s innovate for a brighter, stronger Pakistan! 💚

17/08/2025

🎙️ Guest Speaker Session on Paraphilic Disorders 🎙️

Our Mental Health & Psychopathology II students had the privilege of learning from Miss Palwasha Ishrat Ali, a mental health practitioner with six years of experience and the Head of the Adult Psychosocial Department at Indus Hospital. 🧠✨

The session focused on the diagnosis of Paraphilic Disorders, equipping students with essential skills to identify and assess these conditions in clinical settings. This insightful discussion aligns with SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being, promoting ethical and informed mental health practices.

14/08/2025

12/08/2025

🌟 Nurturing Young Minds for a Healthier Tomorrow 🌟

As part of their Cognitive Psychology course under the supervision of Miss Rida Sohail, our psychology students are bringing emotional awareness to the classrooms of Al-Khair School, Seedling Public School, and Karachi Public School! 💛

Through structured activities, they’re helping primary grade students recognize, express, and manage their emotions in healthy ways — supporting SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education.

📚 Because a strong mind builds a brighter future! 🌱✨

28/07/2025

Many Congratulations 🎉 Proud to see our alumni making their mark globally! A true reflection of dedication, mentorship, and academic strength. 🌍📘 The right environment truly nurtures growth. 🎓

A strong academic foundation and the right guidance can shape meaningful futures.
Savera Irshad reflects on how her experience at MAJU helped her grow academically and professionally.

24/07/2025

Psychology students from MAJU had the opportunity to visit the "Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Hyderabad" where they explored the clinical side of mental health care in a real-world setting.

Students engaged with psychologists and institutional staff, observed therapeutic practices such as:
🎨 Art Therapy
🎶 Music Therapy
👐 Clay Therapy
🧠 CBT Modules and psychological assessments
🏥 Male and Female Wards

This field visit provided invaluable exposure to institutional care models, therapeutic diversity, and the challenges and opportunities within mental health services in Pakistan.

🌿 The initiative directly supports:
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering collaboration between academic institutions and healthcare organizations to strengthen education and community impact.

We are grateful to the institute for opening its doors to our students and contributing to their learning journey.

21/07/2025

🎉 Winner Announcement! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate the exceptional talent and hard work of our students in this year’s Final Year Project exhibitions! 🏆👏

🌟 FYP-II Award Winners
Fareenay Durrani, Bisma Kanwal, and Aisha Qureshi for their impactful research: "Gamifying Mental Health: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mobile Application in Promoting Mental Well-being and Stress Relief
Supervised by: Miss Maryam Hanif Ghazi 📱

🌟 FYP-I Award Winners

Rahema Shakil, Fabiha Amir, and Amna Sohail for their powerful study: "When Empathy Turns Dark: A Mixed Method Study of the Emotional Origins of Criminal Behaviours"
Supervised by: Miss Maryam Hanif Ghazi 🧠🔍

And

Syeda Khadija Batool, Kashmala Khalid, and Khadija Aslam for their thought-provoking project: "Exploring the Impact of Hyper Motion Sensory Cartoons on Child Emotional Regulation"
Supervised by:Miss Huma Khalid 💫

A big round of applause to all the winners for their creativity, commitment, and contributions to the field of psychology! 🎓👏

18/07/2025

A proud moment, as our final-year students took the stage at Fynexus MAJU to confidently defend their thesis projects.

This exhibition reflected months of hard work, research, and dedication. Students presented their findings to a panel of faculty and esteemed external evaluators. From innovative interventions to evidence-based studies, each project showcased the depth and creativity our students bring to the field of psychology.

A big shout-out to the supervisors for their continued mentorship!!👏

Stay tuned for the Best Project announcements!🏆

15/07/2025

The Department of Psychology at MAJU proudly hosted another vibrant Final Year Project 1 Exhibition of SP22-BATCH, where our talented students showcased their creative and impactful research, thoughtfully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🌟 The exhibition featured innovative ideas aimed at promoting:
✅ Good Health & Well-Being (SDG 3)
✅ Quality Education (SDG 4)
✅ Decent Work & Economic Growth (SDG 8 )

Each project was a reflection of our students' dedication, originality, and critical thinking, guided by the support and mentorship of their supervisors.

We were honored to host esteemed guests from organizations such as Durbeen, Aaina Mental Health Services, Institute of Professional Psychology, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Learning Hand Rehabilitation Center, Pakistan Center of Autism, and Karachi Psychiatry Hospital, whose expert feedback and encouragement truly enriched the experience and giving suggestions for better refinement.

👏 Hats off to our students for their creativity and commitment and heartfelt appreciation to our faculty for their invaluable guidance throughout this journey!

Stay Tuned for the Winner announcement!!!

12/07/2025

📊 Research in Action: Student Poster Presentations 📊

Students from our Research Practicum course showcased their experimental and correlational studies through poster presentations. 📝✨

The event was honored by heads of psychology institutes across Karachi specializing in organizational, educational, clinical, and research psychology, who provided valuable feedback and appreciation. This initiative fosters scientific inquiry and critical thinking, aligning with SDG 4: Quality Education. 📚🔍

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tehreem Wahid, Mahnoor Adil, Yumna Khan, and Javeria Rauf for securing 1st position with their insightful research on "Coping or Avoiding? Exploring the Link between Meme Engagement, Stress, and Procrastination among Students." 🏆🎉