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.
Readership
Clinical psychologists, researchers, psychotherapists, community and mental health counselors, academicians, and students (psychology, psychiatry).
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
CHAPTER 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
INTRODUCTION
DEFINING EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY
THE TRILOGY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY
- Research Evidence
- Clinical Evidence and Expertise
- Patients’ Values and Preferences
- ROBUSTNESS OF EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
- Robustness of Evidence-based Psychotherapies
- Impact of Evidence-based Psychotherapies
CHALLENGES TO EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2 EVOLUTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
EVOLUTION OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE: AN UNFINISHED JOURNEY
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY BEFORE THE EMERGENCE OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
- Hierarchy of Evidence by the Canadian Task Force on Periodic Health Examination
- Sackett’s Hierarchy of Evidence
- Hierarchy of Evidence by Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine
THE CHRONICLE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN THE WEST
- Evidence Based Practice in the United States: The Flexner Report
- Evidence Based Practice in the United Kingdom: The Cochrane Collaboration
- Evidence Based Practice in Canada: Story Begins at the McMaster University
- Evidence-based Psychotherapies Programs of World Health Organization
THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN ASIA
- Japan
- South Korea
- People Republic of China
- India
- Pakistan
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3 INTEGRATION OF COMPUTER AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES IN EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
INTRODUCTION
LIFE IN THE AGE OF COMPUTERS AND INTERNET
INTEGRATING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES INTO MENTAL HEALTHCARE
- Factors Contributing to the Integration of Computer Technologies into Mental Healthcare
- Stakeholders Involved in the Integration of Computer Technologies into Mental Healthcare
- Steps for a Developing Digital Mental Healthcare System
- Types of Mental Health Technologies
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTHCARE
- How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Digital Mental Healthcare System
PRACTICE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
AVAILABLE DIGITAL PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4 NEED FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS IN EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
INTRODUCTION
CULTURE AND ITS COMPONENTS
CULTURE AND ITS ASPECTS
CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY: AN INTERPLAY BETWEEN SCIENCE AND CULTURE
NEED FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS IN EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
- Justifications of Cultural Adaptations
- Strategies for Leveraging Benefits of Culturally Adapted Psychotherapies
- Therapist Based Strategies
- Institutional Based Strategies
CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING CULTURALLY ADAPTED EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF CULTURALLY ADAPTED EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 5 METHODOLOGIES FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES
INTRODUCTION
WHICH RESEARCH DESIGNS TO CHOOSE?
- Exploratory Research Design
- Mixed-mode Research Design
HOW TO ANALYZE DATA?
THE PROCESS OF ADAPTING TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 6 STATUS OF EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTHCARE COUNSELING SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN
INTRODUCTION
SITUATION OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN
MENTAL HEALTHCARE COUNSELING SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN
EFFICACY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES IN PAKISTAN
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 7 CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS OF EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES IN PAKISTAN: A CASE ILLUSTRATION
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF PROTOCOLS
- Research Design
- Steps for Culturally Adapting Treatment Protocols
- Methodology for Narrative Review
- Methodology for Thematic Analysis
FINDINGS OF STUDY
- Translation of Treatment Protocols and Assessment Tools
- Secondary Data Analysis and Narrative Literature Review
- Issues Related to Pre-treatment Stage
- Issues Related to Treatment Stage
- Issues Related to Post-treatment Stage
- Findings from Delphi Interview
- Pre-treatment Tactics
- Language related Tactics
- Dealing with Highly Structured Sessions
- Tactics for Increasing Family Involvement
- Dealing with Privacy Issues
- Tactics for Ensuring Conducive Therapy Environment
- Tactics for Ensuring Homework Assignment
- Tactics for Ensuring Follow-up
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
SUBJECT INDEX
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B1
APPENDIX B2
APPENDIX B3
Author
- Anwar Khan
- Amalia bt Madihie
- Rehman Ullah Khan
