Pakistan Association Of Cognitive Therapists

This study will test whether a therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), adapted to fit local cultures, helps adults with borderline personality disorder in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers will compare the adapted therapy to standard care to see if it bette…

This study aims to test a culturally adapted self-help workbook for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Pakistan, where access to trained therapists is limited. The workbook is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and includes guidance from a therapist. Resea…

This study will test if a guided self-help workbook based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help cancer patients manage anxiety and depression. About 108 adult cancer patients in Pakistan who can read Urdu and are experiencing psychological distress will participate. The …

This study aims to see if structured group therapy can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in Pakistani adults. It will compare two types of group sessions: one focused on changing thought patterns (CBT) and another on mindfulness and stress reduction. The goal is to p…