Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Common Mental Health Disorders in Pakistan

Download or read book Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Common Mental Health Disorders in Pakistan written by Anwar Khan and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-20 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Common Mental Health Disorders in Pakistan offers a comprehensive overview of practical psychotherapy in a Pakistani cultural context. The authors aim to bridge knowledge gaps for practitioners who may be familiar with conventional methodologies and want to understand the subject from a regional perspective. The content includes seven meticulously written and referenced chapters that start with an overview of evidence-based therapy, progressing to modern psychotherapy techniques. The book concludes with information intended to guide the reader to adapt psychotherapy practices in Pakistani cultural settings. Key Features · Provides an introductory overview of evidence-based psychotherapy · Provides an overview of psychotherapy practice in Pakistan · Covers advanced technologies used in psychotherapy like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to effectively address conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety · Suggests culturally sensitive methodologies for practitioners working in Pakistani communities This book is an ideal reference for clinical psychology researchers, psychotherapists, mental health counselors, academicians, and students. The insights in the book are invaluable, not only for Pakistani readers but also for those across Asia, providing a comprehensive blueprint for culturally adapting psychotherapies to diverse contexts.