🧪 Research Work
Dr. Farooq Naeem’s pioneering research bridges cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with cultural relevance and global mental health equity. His work spans continents, with a focus on developing scalable, evidence-based solutions tailored to diverse populations — especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Multicenter Canadian Study on CBT Adaptation for South Asians
A groundbreaking national study exploring how culturally adapted CBT models improve accessibility and outcomes among South Asian communities across Canada.
CBT-Lite: Low-Intensity Service Model in Ontario
This innovative service model offers a streamlined, resource-efficient version of CBT. Designed for implementation in publicly funded systems, CBT-Lite delivers accessible, low-intensity interventions with promising clinical outcomes.
WPA Mental Health Apps Initiative for LMICs
As part of the World Psychiatric Association’s global initiative, Dr. Naeem led the development and evaluation of mobile mental health applications targeting scalable delivery of CBT in underserved regions.
Featured Works
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Cultural Adaptation of Cognitive–Behavioural Therapy (2019)
A definitive guide on adapting CBT frameworks to meet the cultural needs of diverse populations, combining theory, case studies, and implementation tools.
2
CBTp-GSH for Psychosis Clinical Trials
A series of clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of culturally adapted Guided Self-Help CBT for individuals with psychosis — including trials in Pakistan and Kenya.
3
Six Authored Books on CBT and Health Systems
Dr. Naeem has authored six influential texts on CBT, implementation science, and mental health systems design — offering evidence-informed strategies for mental health practitioners, educators, and policymakers.