“Pioneer in Culturally adapted CBT, Implementation Scientist, Sufism Researcher”

Professor of Psychiatry, Cognitive Therapist, Passionate about equity in this world- specially mental health

Favorite Quote:

“Cognitive therapy is a human right, not a privilege of the few.  But may be we can change it to access to evidence based psychosocial and spiritual interventions is a right for All”

Dr. Farooq Naeem

Globally Recognized Psychiatrist, Cognitive Therapist, Sufism Researcher

Achievements

Milestones in Global Mental Health Leadership

From clinical trials to digital innovation, Dr. Naeem’s work has shaped the landscape of culturally adapted mental health care worldwide.

30+ Randomized Clinical Trials on CaCBT Worldwide

Creator of eGuru – A CBT App Used Globally

Advisor to LUCID Therapeutics for Music-Based Therapy

Lifetime Achievement Award – INPM, 2021

ABOUT ME !

Dr. Farooq Naeem

Dr. Farooq Naeem is a Full Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He is also a consultant psychiatrist and a cognitive behaviour therapist. He joined the Psychiatry training scheme in Liverpool, the UK in 1995. In addition to psychiatry, he also received training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). He received specialist registrar training in the Wessex area, in the UK. During this period he completed a master’s degree in research and received further training in CBT for psychosis from Professor David Kingdon who pioneered CBT for psychosis. He started his career as an Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) psychiatrist in the Hampshire area.

He is also Founder of Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists to founder, Pakistan Association  and dilkibaat

Research

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Resources

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My Research Work

From clinical trials to digital innovation, Dr. Naeem’s work has shaped the landscape of culturally adapted mental health care worldwide.

Multicenter Canadian Study 

Multicenter Canadian Study on CBT adaptation for South Asians 1314

CBT-Lite 

CBT-Lite low-intensity service model in Ontario 4.

WPA Mental Health Apps Initiative 

WPA Mental Health Apps Initiative for LMICs 1

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