New York-licensed psychologist and forensic psychology writer
Hassam writes about psychology, law, education and professional pathways for readers who need a clear answer without false certainty. His work combines psychological training with more than eight years of professional research and writing experience.
Psychology training shaped by the responsibility to explain
Hassam Shabbir is a New York-licensed psychologist, forensic psychology writer and founder of Rise Above Minds.
His formal psychology education began in Pakistan and continued through professional study from institutions in the United States and Canada. His learning includes abnormal psychology, behavioral change, suicide prevention, psychological first aid, psychosis, relationships and school mental health.
His professional work is remote and international, including projects and clients in the United States. It centers on research, writing, content strategy and psychology-informed communication for complex health and education topics.
As founder of Rise Above Minds, he leads a nonprofit initiative that shares mental health and psychology education with children and communities. His broader writing portfolio includes more than 1,000 articles across healthcare, education, technology and other fields.
Credentials and verification
A clear claim with a clear boundary
Professional license
New York State psychologist license
The licensing authority identified for this credential is the New York State Education Department. Full license details and private credential documents are not displayed publicly to protect personal information.
The psychologist license is the credential stated on this page. It should not be read as a claim of separate ABPP board certification in forensic psychology or competence in every forensic matter.
These areas describe the educational topics Hassam researches and explains. They do not replace case-specific assessment, legal advice or clinical care.
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Psychology and law
Explaining how psychological evidence, professional roles and legal questions connect without treating a legal decision as a clinical conclusion.
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Education and licensure
Helping readers separate degrees, supervised training, state licensure, certificates and specialty credentials before choosing a professional route.
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Evidence communication
Turning research, standards and institutional guidance into direct answers while keeping uncertainty, jurisdiction and limitations visible.
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Mental health education
Writing about mental health and human behavior in language that supports understanding without diagnosing readers or prescribing individual care.
Role on this publication
Writing, evidence review and correction
Hassam develops the site's educational guides and reviews the evidence used to support them. The process is designed to make important limits as visible as the conclusion.
Define the reader's real question and the limits of the answer.
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Prioritize peer-reviewed research, government sources and professional standards.
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Check licensing, legal and jurisdictional language when it changes the guidance.
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Separate established evidence from interpretation and clearly mark uncertainty.
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Review published work for corrections, outdated sources and needed context.
Education and continued study
Selected completed learning
Course titles and issuing institutions are shown for context. Listing a course does not imply a degree, institutional endorsement or a separate professional license.
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Wesleyan University
5 completed courses
Abnormal Psychology Specialization
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
History of Mental Illness
Creating Behavioral Change
Suicide Prevention
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Johns Hopkins University
1 completed course
Psychological First Aid
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University of Michigan
1 completed course
Understanding Psychosis
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University of Pennsylvania
1 completed course
Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science
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University of Toronto
1 completed course
The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs
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University of Colorado
5 completed courses
School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization
Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Concussion in School
Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes and Seizures in School
Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Special Education Services in School
Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation
Selected independent work
Writing beyond the publication
Selected bookSoch Say Sajjday TakPsychology, attention and faith
Psychology and faith
Soch Say Sajjday Tak
An Urdu book that brings psychology and Islamic teachings into conversation around mental noise, rumination, mindfulness, attention and spiritual wellbeing.
Rumination
Attention
Mindfulness
Spiritual wellbeing
Published on Forensic Psychology
Articles by Hassam Shabbir
Every guide links to its sources, publication date, evidence-review date and editorial standards. Articles are listed from newest to oldest.
Educational writing is not individual professional advice
Content on this website provides general education. It does not create a psychologist-patient relationship, perform a forensic evaluation or provide legal, diagnostic or treatment advice.
Questions about an individual case should go to a qualified professional who can consider the person, records, jurisdiction and purpose of the decision.
Automated guide to Hassam Shabbir's reviewed articles. Not Hassam, and not personal legal, clinical or case advice.
Guide
This guide points you to Hassam Shabbir's reviewed articles on forensic psychology: the field, careers, U.S. education and licensure, ethics and the evaluation process.
It is automated, not Hassam, and not personal advice. Keep questions general: no names, case details or health information.
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