Dr. Ahmad Abudoush

Dr. Ahmad Abudoush

Dr. Ahmad Abudoush Biography

Dr. Abudoush is an accomplished Clinical Psychologist and academic with extensive expertise in experimental psychology, trauma interventions, and culturally informed mental health practices. He earned his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the United Kingdom. Dr. Abudoush is an active member of the Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry Research Group, contributing to advancing mental health interventions in diverse cultural contexts. He holds a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is certified as a supervisor and trainer in CBT by the University of Oxford. Additionally, he possesses American accreditation in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and is currently a consultant in training for EMDR. His professional affiliations include working with various leading non-governmental organizations, such as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) and Doctors Without Borders (MSF). As a supervisor and trainer for MSF’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) program, he has played a pivotal role in supporting mental health interventions in low-resource settings.

Dr. Abudoush’s research and clinical focus center on trauma interventions and the psychological impact of pain, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with a special emphasis on the Arab region. He has contributed significantly to addressing the challenges faced by underserved populations through innovative and culturally sensitive approaches. Currently, Dr. Abudoush serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Jordan, where he continues to advance his teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Publications

  • Abudoush, A. N., Noureen, A., Panagioti, M., Poliakoff, E., Van Ryckeghem, D. M., Hodkinson, A., & Husain, N. (2023). What can we learn about selective attention processes in individuals with chronic pain using reaction time tasks? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain, 164(8), 1677-1692.
  • Abudoush, A., Ali, K., Kiran, T., Panagioti, M., Poliakoff, E., & Husain, N. (2023). Exploring Chronic Pain Related Attentional Experiences, Distress and Coping Strategies Among Arabic-Speaking Individuals in Jordan and The United Kingdom. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1268179.
  • Abudoush, A. N., Poliakoff, E., Panagioti, Hodkinson, A., & Husain, N. (2024). Investigating Attention Towards Pain-related Cues in an Arabic Speaking Population with and without Chronic Pain.
  • Lubiewska, K., Żegleń, M., Miu-Chi Lun, V., Park, J., Runge, R., Muller, J., Visser, M., Adair, L., Borualogo, I.S., Głogowska, K. and Abudoush, A., More Involved But Not Less Supportive: Intensive Parenting of Mothers in 8 Countries Differing in Individualism and Income Inequality. Available at SSRN 4980783.