Publication

Journal Articles in English

Freh, F. M., Chung, M. C., & Dallos, R. (2013). In the shadow of terror: Posttraumatic stress and psychiatric co-morbidity following bombing in Iraq: The role of shattered world assumptions and altered self-capacities. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 47, 215-225.

Freh, F. M., Dallos, R., & Chung, M. (2013). An Exploration of PTSD and Coping Strategies: Response to the Experience of Being in a Bomb Attack in Iraq. Traumatology, 19, 87 - 94.

Freh, F. M., Dallos, R., & Chung, M. C. (2013). The Impact of Bombing Attacks on Civilians in Iraq. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 35:273–285.

Freh, F. M.(2015). Psychological Effects of War and Violence on Children. Journal of Psychological Abnormalities in Children, 4: doi.org/10.4172/2329-9525.1000e106.

Freh, F. M. (2016). PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety among Young People in Iraq One Decade after the American Invasion. Traumatology,22, 56-62.

Freh, F. M., (2016). Why are some individuals more resilient than others: the dynamic role of social support and religious coping in Predicting PTSD and Psychiatric Distress as a Result of Mass Trauma. Al-adab Journal-Baghdad University, 116: 45-66.

Freh, F. M., (2017). Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Symptomatology and Distribution of Attachment Patterns 1 and 5 Months after a Terrorist Attack. Journal of the Iraqi Educational and Psychological Association.54: 654-683.

Chung, M. C. Freh, F. M. (2019). The trajectory of bombing-related posttraumatic stress disorder among Iraqi civilians: Shattered world assumptions and altered self-capacities as mediators, attachment and crisis support as moderators. Psychaitry Research. 273: 1-8.

Freh, F. M., Chung, M.C. (2021). Posttraumatic stress disorder and death anxiety among Iraqi civilians exposed to a suicide car bombing: the role of religious coping and attachment. Journal of Mental Health. 30, 6: 743-750.

Chung, M. C. & Freh, F. M. (2021). The Impact of Death Anxiety, Meaning and Coping on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Psychiatric Co-Morbidity Among Iraqi Civilians Exposed to a Car Bomb Attack A Latent Class Analysis, Journal of Interpersonal Voilence, doi: 10.1177/08862605211055152.  

Freh, F.M. & Abdulsattar, A. H. (2024). Developmental Changes and Their Relationship to Emotional Sensitivity in Adolescents –A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities. Vol. 21, No 2: 1120-1138.

Freh, F. M. & North, C. S. (2025). Posttraumatic stress disorder, general psychopathology, and suicidality among Yazidi women in Iraq kidnapped and/or raped by ISIS in 2014. Archives of women's mental health, 10.1007/s00737-025-01594-x. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-025-01594-x

Freh, F. M., Alnuaimy, M. M. A., & North, C. S. (2025). Reactive Depression Following Psychological Distress Among Iraqi Students. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, https://doi.org/10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065203

Journal Articles in Arabic

Freh, F. M. (2006). Morale Development for Iraqi Female Students After the War. ArabPsynet e. Journal. 12, 185-201.

Freh, F. M. (2007). Persuation: psychoanalysis study. ArabPsynet e. Journal. 15, 185-190.

Freh, F. M. (2007). Controversial issues in psychotherapy. ArabPsynet for Psychlogical Health. http://www.maganin.com/print.asp?contentId=4948.

Freh, F. M. (2007). All that glitters is not gold: Psychoanalysis study. ArabPsynet for Psychological Health. http://www.maganin.com/content.asp?ContentId=5037

Freh, F. M. (2007). Saddam's Execution: Psychoanalysis Study. ArabPsynet e. Journal. 14, 152-154.

Freh, F. M. (2007). Schizophrenic Disorder. ArabPsynet for Psychological Health. http://www.maganin.com/articles/articlesview.asp?key=616

Freh, F. M. (2007). Despair and its relationship with some variables. Journal of Anbar University for Humanities. 4, 218-241.

Ibraheen, H., & Freh, F.M. (2018). Future Visions and its Relationship with Illegal Immigration among Next to Graduation Students. Journal of College of Education for Women.. Vol. 29 No. 3.

Freh, F.M. (2018). Prevalence of Indicators of Psychological and Mental Disorders among Silent Victims (Forcedly Displaced).UL-USTATH, 227:75-98.

Freh, F.M.& Husain, W.M. (2020). The Strategies of Self- Presentation and Psychological Differentiation for the Post-graduate Students. Jorunal of University of Anbar for Humanities. Vol. 1: 269-314.

Jasim, M. J., & Freh, F.M. (2020). Effectiveness of the MACTON Strategy for the Development of Sensory  and Cognitive Skills for Autistic Children. Journal of Educational and Psychological Researches, Vol. 17, No. 65: 456-491.

Freh, F. M. & Al-Obaidi, A. A. F. (2021). Emotional Intelligence and its Relationship with Psychological Depression among University Students. Journal Of Educational and Psychological Researches, Vol. 18, Issue 69: 397-421.

Abid, A. H., & Freh, F. M. (2021). Cognitive structures and their relationship to self-egard among university students. Journal of the University of Anbar for Humanities, Vol. 3 (3): 27-67.

Husain, K. S., & Freh, F. M. (2021). High-level Thinking and its relationship to Academic Affirmation among University Students. Journal of the University of Anbar for Humanities, Vol. 4 (2): 405-440.

Alkubaisy, A. M., & Freh, F. M. (2023). Mental Stress and its Relationship to some Variables- A Comparative Study. Journal of Historical & Cultural Studies. Vol. 13, Issue 1/57, 163-181.

Freh, F. M., & Ibrahim, H. K. (2022). The effectiveness of a counseling program in alleviating anxiety and strengthening the psychological immune system among students. Journal of the University of Anbar for Humanities, Volume 2, Issue 3: 447-480.

Abdel Sattar, A. H., & Freh F. M. (2022). Psychological and Cognitive Changes in Adolescents - A longitudinal Study. Journal of the University of Anbar for Humanities, Volume 2, Issue 4: 370-398.

Al-Kubaisy, A. M., & Freh, F. M. (2023). Mental Stress and its Relationship to Perceived Self-Efficacy (a Comparative study). Journal of Psychological Sciences, Volume 34, Issue 1: 241-274.

Al-Jumaili, A. H. A., & Freh F. M. (2023). Successful Intelligence and its Relationship to Attachment Styles Among Distinguished Students. Journal of Psychological Sciences, Volume 34, Issue 1: 471-512.

Al-Shuaibi, R. G. K. & Freh, F. M. (2024). Identity Crises and its relationship to suicidal tendencies among Secondary School Students who have lost one or both Parents. Al-Adab Journal. No. 149, Issue 149: 431-462.

Freh. F.M., Al-Nuiamy, M. & Satea, N.W. (2025). Psychological Stressors and Psychological Recovery Among University Students During and After Psychological Distress (Covid-19 as a Model). Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities. (1), 218-238. doi: 10.37653/juah.2024.149764.1283

Jameel, A. A. & Freh, F. M. (2024). Psychological Minimization and its Relationship to Psychological Pain Among Divorced Women. College of Education for Women Journal. In press.

Books

• Freh, F.M. (2020). Clinical psychology: A new Psychiatric Perspective. Acadimion, Jrdan, Amman.

Lectures

No.	Subjects	Lectures	Stage	File	Video
1	Clinical Psychology	Meaning of Clinical Psychology	Third
2	Clinical Psychology	General Perspectives in Clinical Psychology	Third
3	Clinical Psychology	Theories in Clinical Psychology	Third
4	Clinical Psychology	Mental Health Disorders	Third
5	Clinical Psychology	Psychological Disorders	Third
6	Clinical Psychology	Depression	Third
7	Clinical Psychology	Phobia	Third
8	Clinical Psychology	OCD	Third
9	Clinical Psychology	Psychosis	Third
10	Clinical Psychology	PTSD	Third

Academic certificates

B.A Degree - College of Arts - University of Baghdad - Department of Psychology

MA Degree - College of Arts - University of Baghdad- Department of Psychology

Mphil Clinical Psychology - College of Health - University of Plymouth - UK

PhD Clinical Psychology - College of Health - University of Plymouth - UK

General Specialization: Psychology

Specialization: Mental Health

Supervision

1. MA thesis entitled "Self-presentation strategies and their relationship to psychological differentiation among graduate students." College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

2. MA thesis entitled "The effectiveness of the Makaton method in developing non-linguistic sensory and cognitive abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder." College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

3. MA thesis entitled "Cognitive structures and their relationship to self-esteem among university students." College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

4. MA thesis entitled "Higher-order thinking and its relationship to academic assertiveness among university students." College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

5. MA thesis entitled "Developmental Changes and Their Relationship to Emotional Sensitivity in Adolescents," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

6. MA thesis entitled "Successful Intelligence and Its Relationship to Attachment Patterns among Outstanding Students," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

7. MA thesis entitled "Identity Crisis and Its Relationship to Suicidal Tendencies among High School Students Who Have Lost One or Both Parents," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

8. MA thesis entitled "The Effectiveness of a Preventive Program to Enhance Psychological Immunity Against Stress Associated with Epidemic Diseases (Coronavirus as a Model)," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

9- MA thesis entitled "Mental Stress and Its Relationship to Perceived Self-Efficacy among Department Heads," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

10- MA thesis entitled "Effectiveness of a Counseling Program Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Reducing Oppositional Behavior in Adolescents," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

11- MA thesis entitled "Psychological Minimization and Its Relationship to Psychological Pain among Divorced Women," College of Education for Humaninities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Anbar.

Other

Conferences

• Freh, F. M., Dallos, R., & Chung, M. C. (2011). An exploration of PTSD and Coping Strategies among Iraqi Civilians. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society (BPS) conference, Glasgow, UK, 4th -6thMay. 
• Freh, F. M., Dallos, R., & Chung, M. C., (2012). PTSD and Coping Strategies: response to the experience of bombing attack among civil people in Iraq: A qualitative Study. (2012). Paper presented at the 2nd Global Conference: Trauma: Theory and Practice- Prague, Czech Republic, 21st -24thMarch.
• Chung, M. C., Freh, F. M., Dallos, R. (2012). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Psychiatric Co-morbidity Following Bombing Attack in Iraq: The Role of Shattered World Assumption and Altered Self-Capacities. Paper presented at the 4th International Disasters and Risks IDRC- Davos, Switzerland, 26th -30thAugust.
• Freh, F. M., Chung, M. C.,& Dallos, R. (2012). In The Shadow of Terror: Posttraumatic Stress and Psychiatric Co-morbidity Following Bombing in Iraq. Paper presented at the World Academy of Scientific, Engineering and Technology (WASET), France- Paris, 27th-28thJune.
• Freh, F. M. (2013). War Against Iraq: Was the Price Worth It? Paper presented at ‘Only Connect’ the 5th annual School of Psychology Postgraduate and Staff Conference, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, 14th June.
• Freh, F. M. (2013). The psychological impact of the Iraq war. Paper presented at the Postgraduate Society Annual Conference, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, 18th June.
• Freh, F. M. (2014). Post-traumatic stress symptomatology: The role of social support and religious coping following bombing attacks among civilians in Iraq. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference, British Psychological Society (BPS), The ICC, Birmingham, UK, 7th - 9thMay.
• Chung, M. C., Freh, F. M. (2016). The Trajectory of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Myocardial Infarction Among Iraqi Patients: The Roles of Type D and Coping. Paper presented at the 4th International Academic Conference on Social Sciences (IACSS), Barcelona, Spain, 28th- 29thJuly.
• Freh, F.M. (2018).What silent victims can tell us about living in a chronic war zone? 2nd International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychiatric Disorders, May 02-04, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
• Freh, F.M. (2018). Prolonged Internal Displacement People (IDPs) and Common Mental Disorders in Iraq: The COMRAID Study. October 10th, Educational and Psychological Research Center, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Freh, F.M. (2018). Is it enough for Displaced People to Rely on Religious Strategies to Cope? Psychological Perspective. The First International Conference: Moderation in Religious and Political Discourse and its Impact on Enhancing Social development, October 31st- 1st November, University of Anbar, Anbar Province, Iraq.

Training Courses

? Intensive Courses in “How to Deal with Bombing Survivors”- September 2011, Plymouth- UK.

? Intensive training course in CBT, July 2012, Plymouth- UK.

? Intensive training course in Psychological First Aid- Feb. 2013- Plymouth-UK.

? Intensive course in Five Areas Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model (5 Area CBT) –July 2016- Well Centre-Antalya- Turkey.

? Intensive course in mindfulness –July 2016- Well Centre-Antalya- Turkey.

? Intensive Course in principles of Psychotherapy- July 2018- La Haye Institution for Psychotherapy- Istanbul- Turkey.