Dr. Mohammad Mehaidat · Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D
Member — APA Member — IASP
Where physical and psychological pain meet,
and the mind finds its way. Research-grounded writing on clinical psychology, chronic pain, psychological wellbeing, family counseling, and chronic illness — published in Arabic and English for patients, families, professionals, and curious minds.
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Areas of Focus Five fields in practice & research. Writing drawn from active research, lived clinical experience, and a commitment to making psychological knowledge accessible.
Clinical Psychology Evidence-based clinical care for psychological and physical suffering.
Chronic Pain Psychology Pain perception, acceptance, mind-body relationship, and the role of culture and faith in healing.
Psychological Wellbeing & Rehabilitation Depression, anxiety, and psychological rehabilitation for chronic physical illness.
Family & Marital Counseling Supporting families and couples navigating illness, loss, and psychological difficulty.
Religious & Spiritual Guidance Integrating faith, Quranic narratives, and prophetic traditions in psychological healing.
Experience 30+
Years in Practice Clinical & rehabilitation psychology across Jordan, Saudi Arabia & Egypt
Academic PhD
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Specialized in psychological rehabilitation
Institutions 4+
Major Institutions King Hussein Medical City, Médecins Sans Frontières, Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Humanitarian City & more
Publishing 2
Languages Research and articles in Arabic & English
Memberships APA
IASP
Professional Associations American Psychological Association & International Association for the Study of Pain
About Dr. Mehaidat A career built at the intersection of mind, pain, and recovery.
"Psychological and physical pain, and life's difficulties, are not merely events in a person's life. They are a story the mind tells — and with the right guidance, that story can change and improve." — Dr. Mohammad Mehaidat

Dr. Mohammad Mehaidat is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with more than three decades of experience in psychological disorders, psychological rehabilitation, chronic illness, mental health, and family counseling. Trained in Egypt, he returned to Jordan where he began a clinical career marked by a commitment to understanding the psychological dimensions of physical and emotional suffering.

Early in his career, Dr. Mehaidat joined the Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Department at King Hussein Medical City — one of Jordan's foremost medical institutions — where he developed his clinical practice over twenty years within a multidisciplinary care environment. He later brought that expertise to humanitarian medicine through his work with Médecins Sans Frontières, the French Project in Jordan.

Drawn to the specialized intersection of physical rehabilitation and psychological recovery, Dr. Mehaidat spent years at the Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Humanitarian City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — an internationally recognized rehabilitation center — where he worked with patients navigating long-term recovery from injury and chronic illness.

Today, Dr. Mehaidat continues his work in Jordan, writing and publishing in both Arabic and English on clinical psychology, chronic pain, psychological wellbeing, family and marital counseling, and the integration of faith in healing.

Professional Memberships American Psychological Association (APA) International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Career Timeline
Egypt
Academic Training Doctoral studies in clinical / medical psychology — clinical foundations and research methodology.
Jordan
King Hussein Medical City — Psychiatry & Rehabilitation Dept. 20 years of clinical psychology within a leading national medical institution.
Jordan
Médecins Sans Frontières — The French Project Psychological support within humanitarian care settings.
KSA
Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Humanitarian City — Riyadh Pain psychology and rehabilitation at an internationally recognized center.
Now
Active Research & Publishing Writing on clinical psychology, chronic pain, psychological wellbeing, and family counseling in Arabic and English.
Areas of Focus Five fields in practice and research.
01 Primary Specialty Clinical / Medical Psychology
Clinical care grounded in research — addressing the causes of psychological suffering arising from life's difficulties and chronic physical illness. Over thirty years of experience across leading medical institutions in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Psychological assessment Evidence-based therapy Clinical rehabilitation Psychological disorders
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02 Sub-specialty Chronic Pain Psychology
Chronic pain is never purely physical. Dr. Mehaidat's research explores how psychological factors shape the way pain is perceived, endured, and overcome — and how the mind-body relationship, alongside cultural and spiritual dimensions, informs treatment and healing.
Chronic pain & perception Pain acceptance Psychological interventions Mind-body relationship Culture & faith in healing
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03 Mental Health Psychological Wellbeing & Rehabilitation
From depression and anxiety to the psychological stages of adapting to limb amputation, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cancer — Dr. Mehaidat writes on the full spectrum of psychological wellbeing, with particular focus on those living with serious physical illness and chronic conditions.
Depression & anxiety Low mood Psychological adaptation to limb amputation Burns rehabilitation Spinal cord injury Cancer & chronic illness
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04 Counseling Family & Marital Counseling
Rarely does suffering exist in isolation. Dr. Mehaidat works with families and couples carrying the psychological burdens of chronic illness, loss, and emotional crisis — building communication, family support, and shared understanding within the family unit.
Family dynamics & illness Communication & family support Grief & loss in families Marital counseling
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05 Spiritual Religious & Spiritual Guidance
Faith and spirituality are sources of profound strength in facing suffering and recovery. Dr. Mehaidat's work integrates Quranic narratives and prophetic traditions as genuine therapeutic dimensions in psychological care — a dimension too often absent from clinical settings, yet deeply meaningful to patients in the Arab and Muslim world.
Faith & psychological healing Spiritual coping strategies Quranic & prophetic guidance Meaning-making in suffering
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A Note from the Author Dr. Mohammad
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"Psychological and physical pain, and life's difficulties, are not merely events in a person's life. They are a story the mind tells — and with the right guidance, that story can change and improve." — Dr. Mohammad Mehaidat, Ph.D
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Editor's Pick · Series: Part 1 of 3 Religious & Spiritual Guidance · 8 min read Religious Beliefs and Human Nature — Part 1 of 3 Human beings instinctively seek a source of strength and psychological stability. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Mehaidat explores the relationship between human nature and faith, and how the Quran addresses the soul, mind, and self as a foundation for psychological wellbeing. Read article →
Clinical Psychology 7 min read Words That Hurt: Medical Terms That Need Rethinking From the word "patient" to "kidney failure" — the words we use in clinical settings carry real psychological weight. Dr. Mehaidat explores how language can be part of healing or part of the harm. Read article → Psychological Wellbeing 7 min read Understanding Depression: More Than Sadness Depression is not a personality weakness or a passing sadness. It is a complex psychological and neurological condition that affects thinking, feeling, and behavior — and it is treatable. Read article →
Chronic Pain Psychology 8 min read Why Chronic Pain Is as Much a Psychological Experience as a Physical One Most people think of pain as a purely physical signal. But decades of research show that how we think, feel, and interpret pain shapes the experience itself. Read article → Family Counseling 6 min read When a Family Member Falls Ill: The Psychological Weight Families Carry When a family member is diagnosed with a serious illness, they do not carry the burden alone. This article explores the psychological impact on the whole family and how they can be supported. Read article →
Who This Is For Whether you are suffering, seeking guidance,
or trying to understand — you are welcome here.
◎ People Living with Psychological Conditions, Pain & Chronic Illness
If you are living with a psychological condition, chronic pain, or the psychological burdens of illness — this writing is for you. Understanding the psychological dimensions of your experience is important because it is part of your treatment plan.
Why pain persists after physical healing The psychology of chronic illness Coping with amputation, burns, or spinal injury The doctor-patient relationship
◎ Families & Those Navigating Emotional Difficulty
Illness and suffering affect the whole family. Whether you are a caregiver, a family member, or someone navigating depression, anxiety, or emotional distress — this writing offers clear and simplified explanations without difficult terminology, grounded in long experience in this field.
Supporting a loved one through illness Understanding depression & anxiety Family dynamics during crisis When to seek psychological help
◎ Professionals & Practitioners
For clinicians, counselors, rehabilitation teams, and mental health professionals seeking research-grounded perspectives on pain psychology, clinical rehabilitation, family counseling, and the integration of spiritual dimensions in psychological care.
Clinical psychology & rehabilitation Psychological care for chronic illness Faith & spirituality in therapy Research & professional collaboration
Get in Touch Questions, collaborations,
or simply a place to start. Whether you are a patient seeking to understand your experience, a professional interested in collaboration, or a journalist or institution looking to connect — Dr. Mehaidat welcomes thoughtful correspondence.

Response times may vary. For clinical referrals or urgent psychological support, please contact a licensed practitioner or health service in your region. Send a message →
Based in Amman, Jordan
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Languages Arabic & English
Areas of Enquiry Pain psychology (chronic pain psychology), family & marital counseling, research collaboration, media & speaking
This contact form is for general enquiries only and does not constitute a clinical consultation. If you are in psychological distress, please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis service in your country.