Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology

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Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology (ABHP) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of behavioral health through rigorous applied research. Our primary aim is to bridge theoretical insights from psychology and behavioral science with real-world health challenges, fostering innovations that enhance individual and community well-being.

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Please be advised that,  from Volume 2, Issue 2 (2026), Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology  (eISSN: 2760-3830)  will be published by EURO‑ASIA ACADEMIC ALLIANCE From this issue onward, all matte

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Self-Compassion and Physical Activity in Relation to Women’s Experiences with Breast Cancer

Kim A. Rogers, Erin Mitchell, Bradley J. Cardinal

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 1–14 · 10.55121/abhp.v2i1.1094

An understudied phenomenon in behavioral health is the role of self-compassion in relation to physical activity among women with breast cancer. Therefore, this study aimed: (a) to understand sources of suffering in the context of managing breast cancer, including issues associated with, and opportunities afforded by, physical ac

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Shyness as a Moderator of the Relationship between Avoidant Personality and Social Interaction Anxiety among Students

Zar Nayab, Syeda Farhana Kazmi, Syed Adil Shah

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 15-27 · 10.55121/abhp.v2i1.102415

The traits of shyness and social interaction anxiety are common among students. The objective of the current study is to analyze relationships among multiple psychological constructs, including avoidant personality, shyness, and social interaction anxiety among college and university students, as well as to explore the moderatin

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Machine Learning-Based Prediction of University Students’ Mental Health: Integrating Developmental and Psychosocial Factors in Higher Education Analytics

Hamza Saad

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 28-39 · 10.55121/abhp.v2i1.102460

Due to their impact on psychological well-being, educational engagement, and long-term educational outcomes, mental health problems among university students have received increasing attention. The goal of this research was to use machine learning algorithms to predict mental health conditions among university students and to as

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Cognitive Therapy and Desensitization Based Exposure for Social Anxiety Disorder: The Case of “Ayesha”

Ali Hassan Haider

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 40-48 · 10.55121/abhp.v2i1.102470

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a critical condition characterized by excessive fear and avoidance of social situations. Cognitive Therapy (CT) combined with Desensitization-Based Exposure (DBE) is a short-term, evidence-based intervention (8–20 sessions) for SAD involves techniques such as identifying and disputing negative au

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