U.S., Aug. 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07109973) titled '"Culturally Adapted CBT for Depression in Arab and Asian Adolescents in the UAE (CA-CBT)"' on July 31.
Brief Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally adapted form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CA-CBT) for reducing depression among Arab and Asian adolescents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Depression is a major concern for adolescents in the region, where cultural differences and stigma can make standard mental health treatments less effective.
A total of 175 adolescents aged 13-18, from Filipino, Arab, and other Asian backgrounds, were recruited from schools and communities across the UAE. Participants ...