The Psychology and Social Health Research Unit (PSHRU), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was established in 2000 with the main objective of developing psychological and social health research specifically in Sabah, and Malaysia in general. Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s position in the state makes PSHRU a research platform that contributes to the local society by disseminating information to stakeholders as well as channeling research results through publications, conferences, workshops, forums and seminars. PSHRU’s thrust study includes psychological well-being, development and use of local psychological test tools, cross-cultural psychology, clinical psychology and multi-disciplinary psychology.

PSHRU’s research findings can contribute to the development of new ideas and information that are in line with the government's desire to develop a healthy and wholesome society. PSHRU also offers training, services, consultancy and community services in the field of PSHRU thrust for students, researchers, academic staff, external organizations, and the public.