Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for South Asian Canadians Experiencing Anxiety
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Authors
Sahl, Gurkiran
Issue Date
2023-12-11
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
South Asian , culturally adapted cognitive behavioural therapy , barriers to help-seeking behaviour , anxiety
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Abstract
South Asian individuals experience depression and anxiety and require culturally sensitive therapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has decades of evidence to support its effectiveness in treating anxiety and depression. Culturally adapted psychotherapies go beyond the basic understanding of therapeutic interventions and explore the influence that culture has on individuals presenting concerns. As ethnic diversity and mental health challenges like anxiety continue to grow in Canada, it is important that culturally adapted psychotherapies become the mainstream therapeutic intervention for the South Asian community. This capstone research project addresses the following research question: As an evidence-based psychotherapy, how can cognitive behavioural therapy be culturally adapted for South Asian populations experiencing anxiety? Consideration of the author's personal relationship and connection to the research and author is explored. Ethics and an extensive literature review on the interconnectedness of CBT and South Asian culture is critically analyzed. Clinical implications of culturally adapting CBT are addressed. Barriers to help-seeking behaviour and limitations to the current research are also explored.
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