Mehdi Zemestani

Education

PhD. in Psychology (2009 - 2013)
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MSc. in Psychology (2006 - 2008)
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BSc. in Psychology (2001 - 2005)
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Courses

Bachelor Of Science

Psychology Text in English

Developmental Psychology

Psychotherapy Internship

Personality Psychology

Addiction Psychology

Social Psychology

Psychotherapy Theories

Master Of Science

Psychotherapy Internship

Cognitive bases of Psychopathology

Cognitive Development Psychology

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Personality Psychology

Group Therapy

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Research activities

Journal Papers

Psychological Flexibility and Cognitive Fusion in Mothers of Children with and without Specific Learning Disorder: A Causal-Comparative Study (1403)

Relationship between child maltreatment and externalizing spectrum disorders in substance users: The mediating role of experiential avoidance (1403)

Social Anxiety in Students with Specific Learning Disorders Based on Emotion Regulation and Emotional Intelligence: The Mediating Role of Perceived Self-Efficacy Parisa Rostami, Sanaz Eyni, Mehdi Zemestani (2024)

Changes in metacognitions and executive functions during mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention among individuals with anxiety disorders: A randomized waitlist-controlled trial Reza Didehban, Mehdi Zemestani, Gordon J.G. Asmundson, Jafar Bakhshaie (2024)

Relationship between Childhood Maltreatment and Internet Addiction in University Students: Mediating Role of Attachment Styles and Coping Strategies (1403)

Associations between Sleep Disturbance and Suicidal Ideation Severity in Iranian University Students: Evaluating Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Distress Tolerance Mehdi Zemestani, Sadegh Abdolmaleki, Shelby J. Shelby J. Mcgrew, Anka Vujanovic (2024)

Effects of Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment-based intervention on psychological components and sport performance in bodybuilding sportsman (1402)

Intolerance of uncertainty as a transdiagnostic vulnerability to anxiety disorders in youth Mehdi Zemestani, Rasoul Heshmati, Jonathan S. Comer, Philip C. Kendall (2023)

Relationship between Personality Traits and Psychological Components with Job Burnout among Dentists: A descriptive-correlational study (1402)

A Culturally Adapted Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents (UP-A): A Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial Mehdi Zemestani, Saman Ezzati, Farzad Nasiri, Matthew W. Gallagher, David H. Barlow, Philip C. Kendall (2023)

The relationship between psychobiological dimensions of personality and internet gaming disorder: The role of positive and negative affects Mehdi Zemestani, Farzin Niakan, Kamal Shafeizadeh, Mark D. Griffiths (2023)

Mediating role of Emotion Dysregulation and Intolerance of Uncertainty as Transdiagnostic Processes in the Development of Externalizing Psychopathologies in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (1402)

Comparison the Emotion Regulation Strategies and Intolerance of Uncertainty in Mothers of Children with and without Specific Learning Disabilities (1402)

Emotion regulation, psychological flexibility and quality of life in dermatologic patients with Lichen Simplex Chronicus (1402)

Psychological Impact of the COVID-19Outbreak on Mental Health Among Iranians Rezvan Heidarimoghadam, Mohammad Babamiri, Nasim Alipour, Mehdi Zemestani, Rashid Heidari Moghadam, Mark D. Griffiths, Mozhde Shekari (2023)

Preliminary evaluation of music-based emotion-regulation skills to augment CBT for adolescents with ADHD Mehdi Zemestani, Matineh Azadbakht, Eric A. Storch (2023)

A preliminary examination of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in patients with panic disorder: a single-case experimental design in Iran Mehdi Zemestani, Fatemeh Davodi, Ali Farhadi, Matthew W. Gallagher (2022)

The impact of prefrontal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on theory of mind, emotion regulation and emotional-behavioral functions in children with autism disorder: A randomized, sham-controlled, parallel-group study Mehdi Zemestani, Omid Hoseinpanahi, Mohammad Ali Salehinejad, Michael A. Nitsche (2022)

A pilot randomized controlled trial of culturally-adapted, telehealth group acceptance and commitment therapy for Iranian adolescent females reporting symptoms of anxiety Mehdi Zemestani, Mojgan Hosseini, Julie M. Petersen, Michael Twohig (2022)

A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Novel, Culturally Adapted, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for War-Related PTSD in Iraqi Women Mehdi Zemestani, Ako Faiq Mohammed, Azad Ali Ismail, Anka Vujanovic (2022)

Psychometric Properties of the Obsessive Compulsive Inventory‑Child Version in Iranian Clinical and Community Samples Mehdi Zemestani, Omid Isanejad, Zohreh Valiei, Eric A. Storch, Meredith E. Coles (2022)

Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity of a Persian Version of the Children’s Florida Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (C-FOCI) Mehdi Zemestani, Zohreh Valiei, Omid Isanejad, Eric A. Storch (2021)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Targeting Intolerance of Uncertainty Versus Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial Mehdi Zemestani, Negar Beheshti, Farzin Rezaie, Colin van der Heiden, Philip C. Kendall (2021)

Validation of the short form of Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms scale (BSL-23) in Iranian Society and its application in the diagnosis and severity of borderline personality disorder symptoms (1400)

DSM-5 pathological personality domains as vulnerability factors in predicting COVID-19-related anxiety symptoms Mehdi Zemestani, Mohammad Babamiri, Mark D. Griffiths, Reza Didehban (2021)

Psychometric evaluation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Children (IUSC): Findings from clinical and community samples in Iran Mehdi Zemestani, Reza Didehban, Jonathan S. Comer, Philip C. Kendall (2021)

Changes in neuroticism-related constructs over the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in patients on an optimal dose of SSRI Mehdi Zemestani, Pegah Ommati, Farzin Rezaie, Matthew W. Gallagher (2021)

Associations of childhood maltreatment and attachment styles with romantic breakup grief severity: The role of emotional suppression Rasoul Heshmati, Mehdi Zemestani, Anka Vujanovic (2021)

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A Preliminary Examination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Exposure and Response Prevention for Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on an Optimal Dose of SSRIs: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Iran Mehdi Zemestani, Mojgan Salavati, Asrin Seyedolshohadaei, Julie M. Petersen, Clarissa W. Ong, Michael Twohig, Ebrahim Ghaderi (2020)

Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of depression in persons with physical disability: a randomized controlled trial Mehdi Zemestani, Sharmin Mozafari (2020)

Relationship Between Family Functioning and Cognitive Emotion Regulation with Students' Psychological Well-being (1399)

Relationship between personality characteristics and attitude toward purchase of counterfeit goods in the Iranian population Mohammad Babamiri, Rashid Heidari Moghadam, Hamid Saeidnia, Mehdi Zemestani (2020)

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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for comorbid depression and anxiety in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial Mehdi Zemestani, Zahra Fazeli Nikoo (2020)

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Effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on depression, anxiety, stress, and weight self-efficacy in patients with eating disorder (1398)

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Factor Structure, Validity and Reliability of a Persian Version of the Body and Appearance Self-Conscious Emotions Scale Mehdi Zemestani, Morteza Abbarin, Andrée L Castonguay (2019)

Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Blood Pressure and Quality of Life in Women with Hypertension (1398)

A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Individual and Group Play Therapy on Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder among Children Narges Morshed, Mohammad Babamiri, Mehdi Zemestani, Nasim Alipour (2019)

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The Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire Mohammad Babamiri, Johannes Siegrist, Mehdi Zemestani (2018)

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A Preliminary Investigation on the Effectiveness of Unified and Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Patients With Comorbid Depression and Anxiety Mehdi Zemestani, Mahdi Imani, Cristina Ottaviani (2017)

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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Co-occurring Substance Use and Depression Disorders Mehdi Zemestani, Cristina Ottaviani (2016)

Comparative Effects of Group Metacognitive Therapy versus Behavioural Activation in Moderately Depressed Students Mehdi Zemestani, Iran Davoudi, Mahnaz Mehrabizadeh Honarmand, Yadolah Zargar, Cristina Ottaviani (2016)

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Investigation of the relationship between coping styles and early maladaptive schemas Ali Afshari, Mehdi Zemestani (2016)

Personality Disorders among Individuals Sentenced to Prison: Psychiatric Comorbidity Mehdi Zemestani, Naser Ghasem Zadeh (2016)

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Psychological and Criminological Investigation of Organized Crime Farzaneh Azim pour, Mehdi Zemestani (2015)

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Study of Emotional Intelligence from Childhood to Middle Age Salim Haghighi, Mehdi Zemestani, Abdolvahab Samavi (2013)

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Conference Papers

EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUAL PLAY THERAPY ON OPPOSITIONAL-DEFIANT DISORDER SYMPTOMS AMONG CHILDREN Narges Morshed, Mohammad Babamiri, Soheila Panahi, Mehdi Zemestani (2017)
Relationship between Personality Traits and Job Burnout in Academic Settings Mehdi Zemestani, Niloofar Vaziri, Ali Gharadaghi (2016)
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The Effect of hope therapy on Reduction of Academic Procrastination Hojjjat Mahmudi, javad amani, Mehdi Zemestani (2013)
An open trial of a brief transdiagnostic metacognitive therapy for depression and anxiety Mehdi Zemestani, Iran Davoudi (2013)

Speech

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Third Wave Psychotherapies in University Settings Mehdi Zemestani (2014)

Theses

The effectiveness of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment on symptoms and emotional, cognitive and neuropsychological indicators of individuals with body dysmorphic disorder comorbid with emotional disorders: A randomized controlled trial (1403)
The Relationship of Emotional Behavioral Problems of Students with Learning Disorder with Emotional Intelligence and Sensitivity to Rejection: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Emotion Regulation (1403)
Relationship between childhood maltreatment and early maladaptive schemas with suicidal ideation in Iraqi adults with war-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: The mediating role of resiliency and self-compassion (1403)
Comparison of neuropsychological indicators related to cognitive, metacognitive and emotional components in students with and without learning disabilities (1403)
Developing a causal model of Psychological Distress of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder based on Emotional Dysregulation and Impulsivity: The mediating role of Mindfulness (1402)
Fitting the causal model of job stress, job satisfaction and job burnout of nurses based on the alternative model of personality, sleep problems and quality of work life: the mediating role of clinical empathy and role conflict (1402)
Developing a causal model of health anxiety of adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder based on psychological flexibility and psychological distress: The mediating role of alexithymia and thought-action fusion (1402)
Developing a causal model of passive-aggressive personality in persons with substance use disorder on Dimensions of character and temperament and dark triad of personality: The mediating role of entitlement schema and emotional deprivation (1402)
Determining the mediating or moderating of the self-criticism, rumination, and self-compassion in the relationship between and suicidal thoughts (1402)
Associations between anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance in pregnant women: Mediating role of worry, intolerance of uncertainty and emotion dysregulation (1402)
برازش مدل علی نشانگان افسردگی در افراد با اختلال مصرف مواد براساس تیپ‌های شخصیتی و حساسیت اضطرابی با نقش میانجی عدم تحمل ابهام Hanieh Foroughi, Sanaz Eyni, Mehdi Zemestani (2024)
تدوین مدل علی انگیزه فرزندآوری براساس ویژگی های شخصیتی و نگرانی آسیب شناختی: نقش میانجی بهزیستی روانشناختی Faezeh Manouchehri, Sanaz Eyni, Mehdi Zemestani (2024)
Comparison of inhibition, problem solving, decision-making, working memory and cognitive flexibility in people with different levels of mindfulness (1402)
Fitting the causal model based on nonsuicidal self-injury behaviors in prisoners based on DSM-5 Alternative model of personality disorder (AMPD): The mediating role of hopelessness and emotion dysregulation (1402)
Comparison of executive functions of mothers with premature infants with and without symptoms of depression and anxiety (1402)
Mediating role of experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, emotion dysregulation, negative affect, and distress intolerance in predicting suicidal ideation in obsessive- compulsive disorder (1402)
تدوین مدل علی اضطراب اجتماعی دانش‌آموزان با اختلال یادگیری خاص بر اساس تنظیم هیجان و خودکارآمدی ادراک‌شده: نقش میانجی هوش هیجانی و طرح‌واره‌های ناسازگار اولیه Parisa Rostami, Sanaz Eyni, Mehdi Zemestani (2023)
effectiveness of transdiagnostic unified protocol on anxiety symptoms, emotion dysregulation and intolerance of uncertainty in youth with anxiety disorders (1401)
Structural equation modeling of relationships between childhood maltreatments and internet addiction: mediating role of attachment styles and coping strategies (1401)
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Effectiveness of trauma-fouced cognitive behavioral therapy on PTSD symptoms in woman victims of Iraq war (1399)
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Research interests

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Transdiagnostic Models
Substance Abuse Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Transdiagnostic CBT

Name: Maryam Taher Pour

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Name: Arkan Seyedi

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Name: Kurosh Saeedian

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Name: Negar Beheshti

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Name: Sara Keshavarzi

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Name: Morteza Abbarin

AcademicLevel: Master

Field: Clinical Psychology

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Member of Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) (1398 - present)
Director of Counsceling and Health Center, University of Kurdistan (1398 - present)
Member of International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (ISSID; In collaboration with Journal of Personality and Individual Differences) (1398 - present)
Member of American Psychological Association (APA Membership No: 38359912 (1391 - present)
Member of Committee for the Protection and Supervision of Scientific Society Activities (1395 - present)
Member of Research Council, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (1394 - 1396)
Head of Department of Psychology, University of Kurdistan (1396 - 1398)
Member of Neurosciences Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran (1395 - present)
Sabbatical Scholarship (Sapienza University of Rome- Italy) (1390 - 1391)
Member of Psychology and Counseling Organization of I.R. Iran (3406) (1388 - present)
Technical Responsible and Supervisor for the Addiction Treatment Center of Therapeutic Community (T.C) (1388 - 1391)

Mehdi Zemestani

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