Faculty Profile


Saleha Saboor

 

  saleha.saboor@numl.edu.pk

  051-9265100-2098

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  • Lecturer (Contract) | National University of Applied Modern Languages, Main Campus Islamabad (Feb, 2024 - cont.)
  • Lecturer (Visiting) | National University of Applied Modern Languages, Islamabad (Feb, 2023 - Feb,2024)
  • Lecturer (Regular) | IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • Student Counselor, IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • Deputy Head of Department, Examination Cell | , IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (Oct, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • In-charge, Events Club and In-charge, Social Services Club | , IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2021 - Feb, 2023)
  • Worked in Student Psychological Awareness Organization (2017 - 2018)
  • Clinical Psychologist (Unpaid internship) | CDA Hospital, Islamabad (April, 2017 - July, 2017)

Saboor, S. ., Shuja, N. ., & Shuja, A. . (2025). Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Depression Severity in Patients with Chronic Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 6(8), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v6i8.1961

Gulzar, M. ., Saboor, S. ., Abbas, S. H. ., & Anser, A. . (2025). Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Association with Glycemic Control: A Cross-Sectional Study: Depression, Anxiety, and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICO-LIFE-SCIENCES, 2(8), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.69750/dmls.02.08.0148  

Nasir Ali, Benazir Javed, Syed Muhammad Omer, Syed Naveed Haider, Maha Abdullatif, Zeinab Alaagib Ahmed Kara, Saleha Saboor. (2024). Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Challenges and Long-Term Outcomes in Early-Onset Schizophrenia. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 18(01), 162. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs02024181162

My research interests include Clinical, Organizational, and Social Psychology, with a focus on mental health, workplace dynamics, and social behavior. I have previously worked with medical doctors in clinical research. I am also interested in applied research examining psychological outcomes in real-world settings, as well as Neuropsychology and Health Psychology, particularly cognitive functioning and health-related psychological outcomes.

Education

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Experience

  • Lecturer (Contract) | National University of Applied Modern Languages, Main Campus Islamabad (Feb, 2024 - cont.)
  • Lecturer (Visiting) | National University of Applied Modern Languages, Islamabad (Feb, 2023 - Feb,2024)
  • Lecturer (Regular) | IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • Student Counselor, IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • Deputy Head of Department, Examination Cell | , IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (Oct, 2019 - Feb, 2023)
  • In-charge, Events Club and In-charge, Social Services Club | , IBADAT International University Islamabad (formerly The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus) (May, 2021 - Feb, 2023)
  • Worked in Student Psychological Awareness Organization (2017 - 2018)
  • Clinical Psychologist (Unpaid internship) | CDA Hospital, Islamabad (April, 2017 - July, 2017)

Publications

Saboor, S. ., Shuja, N. ., & Shuja, A. . (2025). Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Depression Severity in Patients with Chronic Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 6(8), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v6i8.1961

Gulzar, M. ., Saboor, S. ., Abbas, S. H. ., & Anser, A. . (2025). Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Association with Glycemic Control: A Cross-Sectional Study: Depression, Anxiety, and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICO-LIFE-SCIENCES, 2(8), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.69750/dmls.02.08.0148  

Nasir Ali, Benazir Javed, Syed Muhammad Omer, Syed Naveed Haider, Maha Abdullatif, Zeinab Alaagib Ahmed Kara, Saleha Saboor. (2024). Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Challenges and Long-Term Outcomes in Early-Onset Schizophrenia. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 18(01), 162. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs02024181162

Interests

My research interests include Clinical, Organizational, and Social Psychology, with a focus on mental health, workplace dynamics, and social behavior. I have previously worked with medical doctors in clinical research. I am also interested in applied research examining psychological outcomes in real-world settings, as well as Neuropsychology and Health Psychology, particularly cognitive functioning and health-related psychological outcomes.