Dr. Qahtan Qasim Mohammed is a Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at the University of Baghdad, holding a B.Sc (2003), M.Sc (2009), and Ph.D (2014) in Nursing. Since 2006, he has led academic roles, including Department Head and Quality Assurance Coordinator, while teaching advanced psychiatric nursing and mentoring 20+ postgraduate theses. His research, published in journals like IOSR Journal of Nursing and Indian Journal of Public Health, focuses on mental health stigma, psychosocial care, and nursing education. A frequent conference participant and curriculum developer, he is recognized with awards from Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Baghdad University. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Mohammed drives innovation in mental health nursing through education, research, and policy leadership.
Msc, PhD, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Registrar, College of Nursing /University of Baghdad
- Manager of Quality Assurance & Performance Evaluation Department/University of Baghdad
- Head of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department/ College of Nursing, University of Baghdad
Dr. Mohammed has received over 30 awards from Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education, Baghdad University, and academic institutions, honoring his leadership, research, and teaching excellence. Key memberships include editorial roles with the Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences, Iraq’s Nursing Colleges Syllabus Committee, and representation in the Iraqi Academics Syndicate.
Dr. Mohammed’s research focuses on mental health stigma, psychosocial interventions, and caregiver-patient dynamics, particularly in contexts like schizophrenia, autism, and substance use disorders. He explores the role of spirituality, emotional intelligence, and social support in mental health recovery. Additional interests include workplace stress among healthcare professionals, the impact of social media on psychological well-being, and evidence-based strategies for nursing education reform. His work emphasizes ethical practices, resilience-building, and improving quality of life for vulnerable populations through interdisciplinary approaches.
Dr. Qahtan Qasim Mohammed is a Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at the University of Baghdad’s College of Nursing, with a career spanning over 18 years in academia. He holds a B.Sc (2003), M.Sc (2009), and Ph.D (2014) in Nursing, all from Baghdad University. His academic leadership includes roles as Head of the Psychiatric Nursing Department, Quality Assurance Coordinator, and Academic Advisor, where he has shaped curriculum standards and institutional policies. He specializes in teaching advanced topics such as Psychiatric Nursing, Health Psychology, and Human Relations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Mohammed has supervised 22+ theses on critical mental health issues, including stigma, psychosocial disorders, and patient care strategies. A key contributor to national nursing education reform, he serves on Iraq’s Nursing Colleges Syllabus Committee and the editorial board of the Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical nursing, and mental health advocacy, solidifying his role as a leader in advancing psychiatric nursing education and research in Iraq.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Psychology for Nurses
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Health Psychology for Nurses
- Human Relations
• Quality of Life of Physically Disabled Adults at DhiQar Rehabilitation Center in Al- Nasiriyah City • Psychosocial Problems among Obese Adolescent Students at Secondary Schools in Al Najaf Governorate • Association of Phantom Vibration and Ringing Syndrome with Job –Related Stress among Nurses at Teaching Hospitals in Al- Nasiriyah City • Role of Spirituality in Coping with Mental Illness among Psychiatric Outpatients at Teaching Hospitals in the City of Baghdad • Eating Disorders and Its Related Factors among Adolescents at Secondary Schools in Al-Basra City • Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Achievement among Students at Secondary Schools in Babylon City • Assessment of Bio-Psychosocial Health among Women with Hysterectomy at Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad city • Psychological Alienation and Substance Use among Adolescent Abusers at Psychiatric Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad • The Relationship between Parental Style and Depressive Symptoms among Secondary School Students in Baghdad • Self-stigma and its Relation with Social Functioning among Patients with Schizophrenia at Psychiatric Teaching Hospital in Baghdad city • The Role of Nutritional Status in Patients’ Recovery with Substance use Disorders at Psychiatric Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad City • Perceived Social Support and Psychological Well-being among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Al-Nasiriyah City • Stress and Coping Strategies of Nurses working in General and Psychiatric Wards at Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad City: Comparative Study • The Relationships between Use of Interpersonal Communication Skills and Job Satisfaction among Nurses working in Psychiatric and General Wards at Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad City: Comparative Study • Nurses' Knowledge and Skills regarding Management of Psychiatric Emergencies at Emergency Units • Dependence Severity, Locus of Control, and Readiness to Change in Male Alcoholic Clients: A Correlational Study • Influence of Workplace Incivility on Psychological Wellbeing of Nurses • Assessment of Social and Behavioral Problems among Siblings of Children with Autim • Influence of Social Media Use on Academic Performance among Students of Last Class at High Schools • Moral Intelligence and Resilience among Undergraduate Senior Nursing Students • The Relationship between Emotional Exhaustion and Job Satisfaction among Nurses Working at Psychiatric Hospital • Effect of Nurses' Exposure to Bullying on their Psychological Well-being and Patients Service