Farooq Naeem
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 140790 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Farooq Naeem |
| PRENOMES | Farooq |
| SOBRENOME | Naeem |
| ASSINATURA | NAEEM F |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4760-4840 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2004 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Beyond biomedical care
Pakistan faces a substantial burden of tuberculosis (TB) and comorbid depression. Although the TB control programme has made progress, it lacks personalised care for patients with both conditions. Therefore, we aim to explore the health system's readiness and challenges in effectively addressing TB-depression comorbidity. We conducted a multi-site focused ethnography in TB centres in Peshawar and Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, involving o…
Lived Experiences of Bipolar Disorder and Family Caregiving in Pakistan
Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with substantial disability and caregiver burden.In Pakistan, the prevalence is unusually high, and limited mental health services place families at the centre of care.Cultural and religious beliefs strongly shape how the illness is recognized, understood, and managed.This study explored how individuals living with BD and their caregivers understand and navigate the illness within this context. Meth…
Traumatic stress intervention research for the South Asian American diaspora
Using our work in this community as an example, we highlight the strengths of the methodological approach taken and areas that would be important to address in future work with SAAs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
A mixed methods analysis of existing assessment and evaluation tools (AETs) for mental health applications
Introduction: Mental health Applications (MH Apps) can potentially improve access to high-quality mental health care. However, the recent rapid expansion of MH Apps has created growing concern regarding their safety and effectiveness, leading to the development of AETs (Assessment and Evaluation Tools) to help guide users. This article provides a critical, mixed methods analysis of existing AETs for MH Apps by reviewing the criteria used to evalu…
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Type-2 Diabetes and Mental Health (Tecc-D)
The TECC-D model is a feasible and scalable care solution that empowers individuals living with T2D and mental health concerns to take an active role in their care
Stakeholders' views and opinions on existing guidelines on “How to Choose Mental Health Apps”
Background: Mental health Applications (Mhealth Apps) can change how healthcare is delivered. However, very little is known about the efficacy of Mhealth Apps. Currently, only minimum guidance is available in Assessment and Evaluation Tools (AETs). Therefore, this project aims to understand AET developers' perspectives and end users' experiences and opinions on "how to choose a Mhealth App". Objective: The primary objectives were: (1) obtaining s…
Psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for personality disorders in low- and middle-income countries
Personality disorders (PDs) have a global prevalence of 7.8% and are associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Most research on PDs has been conducted in High Income Countries (HICs). We conducted a systematic review to investigate the effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for personality disorders (PDs) in individuals from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs.) We systematically searched MEDLINE, Em…
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health (Tecc-D)
Objective: For individuals living with Type-2 Diabetes (T2D), mental health issues such as distress, anxiety, and depression are common. However, current models of care require those living with T2D and mental health issues to navigate a fragmented healthcare system to receive physical and mental health services. This is especially true in rural areas where there are additional barriers at the individual and provider level. To address these gaps,…
Building Resilience Against ViolencE (BRAVE)
This trial would help build an understanding of the acceptability, feasibility and indications of the effectiveness of a low-cost parenting intervention
A Group Parenting Intervention for Depressed Fathers (LTP + Dads)
The trial was registered on Clinicaltrials.gov on 9 December 2020 (identifier: NCT04660253)
Utilizing a church-based platform for mental health interventions
These findings support a potential clergy-focused, faith-informed adaptation of therapy for common mental disorders anchored in community churches to increase access to treatment in a resource-limited setting
The Cognitive Model of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
The cognitive model of negative symptoms suggests that some dysfunctional beliefs mediate the relationship between neurocognitive deficits and negative symptoms and disability. This study tested the hypothesis that dysfunctional performance beliefs mediate neurocognitive deficits, negative symptoms, and disability. We used a hierarchal component model with 85 men patients diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia. Results showed a moderate to strong c…
Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This article discusses the provision of mental health services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a view to understanding the cultural dynamics–how the challenges they pose can be addressed and the opportunities harnessed in specific cultural contexts. The article highlights the need for prioritisation of mental health services by incorporating local population and cultural needs. This can be achieved only through political will and…
A qualitative study to explore views of patients, carers and mental health professionals’ views on depression in Moroccan women
Moroccans make up a large immigrant population but no prior research has been carried out with them. This paper focused on understanding depression and its management among Moroccan women through exploration of their view of the cause, presentation and treatment of depression, as well as that of their carers and mental health professionals. This study was conducted in a Moroccan psychiatric hospital. Data was collected using audiotaped, semi-stru…
Antenatal Depression is Not Associated with Low-Birth Weight
Antenatal depression is not associated with LBW in this urban population in Pakistan. However, the prevalence of depression is high during pregnancy. There is a need to develop culturally adapted psychosocial interventions to address the high rates of depression for this population group
Views of Depressed Patients in Pakistan Concerning Their Illness, Its Causes, and Treatments
Although the core symptoms of depression appear uniform across cultures, their presentations might vary from one culture to another. This interview study was part of a project to establish whether cognitive behavior therapy could be effective for the treatment of depression in a developing country. We interviewed outpatients from a university teaching hospital in Pakistan who were diagnosed as having depression. We tried to elicit their knowledge…
Psychological Morbidity in Children 18 months after Kashmir Earthquake of 2005
Urdu translation of the ICD-10 chapter V (F), Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)
Although there is some literature on translation and cultural adaptation of measurement scales, none is available on the translation of diagnostic guidelines, such as the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition (ICD-10). Our group translated ICD-10, Research Diagnostics Criteria (RDC) into Urdu, which is the official language of Pakistan but is also spoken in some states in India. Significant diasporas of Urdu speakers also exist i…
University students’ views about compatibility of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) with their personal, social and religious values (a study from Pakistan)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in its current form might not be applicable in non Western cultures. Differences between Western and non Western cultures have been reported widely. Psychotherapy was developed in the West and is underpinned by many beliefs which might be specific only to the Western culture. However, in order to modify CBT, we need to understand whether the concepts associated with the CBT might cause conflicts among people who …
Angry Wives, Abusive Husbands
Psychiatric Training in Pakistan
High rates of mental illness, particularly depression have been reported in Pakistan. The health system is both under developed and poorly resourced. It is therefore not surprising that psychiatric training is at its very early stages, at both undergraduate and the postgraduate level. In order to look after the mentally ill patients radical changes need to be implemented in training of doctors. Medical curriculum needs to place more focus on psyc…
Views of Depressed Patients in Pakistan Concerning Their Illness, Its Causes, and Treatments
Although the core symptoms of depression appear uniform across cultures, their presentations might vary from one culture to another. This interview study was part of a project to establish whether cognitive behavior therapy could be effective for the treatment of depression in a developing country. We interviewed outpatients from a university teaching hospital in Pakistan who were diagnosed as having depression. We tried to elicit their knowledge…
Urdu translation of the ICD-10 chapter V (F), Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)
Although there is some literature on translation and cultural adaptation of measurement scales, none is available on the translation of diagnostic guidelines, such as the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition (ICD-10). Our group translated ICD-10, Research Diagnostics Criteria (RDC) into Urdu, which is the official language of Pakistan but is also spoken in some states in India. Significant diasporas of Urdu speakers also exist i…
Psychiatric Training in Pakistan
High rates of mental illness, particularly depression have been reported in Pakistan. The health system is both under developed and poorly resourced. It is therefore not surprising that psychiatric training is at its very early stages, at both undergraduate and the postgraduate level. In order to look after the mentally ill patients radical changes need to be implemented in training of doctors. Medical curriculum needs to place more focus on psyc…
Angry Wives, Abusive Husbands
University students’ views about compatibility of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) with their personal, social and religious values (a study from Pakistan)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in its current form might not be applicable in non Western cultures. Differences between Western and non Western cultures have been reported widely. Psychotherapy was developed in the West and is underpinned by many beliefs which might be specific only to the Western culture. However, in order to modify CBT, we need to understand whether the concepts associated with the CBT might cause conflicts among people who …
Psychological Morbidity in Children 18 months after Kashmir Earthquake of 2005
Urdu translation of the ICD-10 chapter V (F), Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)
Although there is some literature on translation and cultural adaptation of measurement scales, none is available on the translation of diagnostic guidelines, such as the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition (ICD-10). Our group translated ICD-10, Research Diagnostics Criteria (RDC) into Urdu, which is the official language of Pakistan but is also spoken in some states in India. Significant diasporas of Urdu speakers also exist i…
Views of Depressed Patients in Pakistan Concerning Their Illness, Its Causes, and Treatments
Although the core symptoms of depression appear uniform across cultures, their presentations might vary from one culture to another. This interview study was part of a project to establish whether cognitive behavior therapy could be effective for the treatment of depression in a developing country. We interviewed outpatients from a university teaching hospital in Pakistan who were diagnosed as having depression. We tried to elicit their knowledge…
Antenatal Depression is Not Associated with Low-Birth Weight
Antenatal depression is not associated with LBW in this urban population in Pakistan. However, the prevalence of depression is high during pregnancy. There is a need to develop culturally adapted psychosocial interventions to address the high rates of depression for this population group
Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This article discusses the provision of mental health services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a view to understanding the cultural dynamics–how the challenges they pose can be addressed and the opportunities harnessed in specific cultural contexts. The article highlights the need for prioritisation of mental health services by incorporating local population and cultural needs. This can be achieved only through political will and…
A qualitative study to explore views of patients, carers and mental health professionals’ views on depression in Moroccan women
Moroccans make up a large immigrant population but no prior research has been carried out with them. This paper focused on understanding depression and its management among Moroccan women through exploration of their view of the cause, presentation and treatment of depression, as well as that of their carers and mental health professionals. This study was conducted in a Moroccan psychiatric hospital. Data was collected using audiotaped, semi-stru…
A Group Parenting Intervention for Depressed Fathers (LTP + Dads)
The trial was registered on Clinicaltrials.gov on 9 December 2020 (identifier: NCT04660253)
Utilizing a church-based platform for mental health interventions
These findings support a potential clergy-focused, faith-informed adaptation of therapy for common mental disorders anchored in community churches to increase access to treatment in a resource-limited setting
The Cognitive Model of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
The cognitive model of negative symptoms suggests that some dysfunctional beliefs mediate the relationship between neurocognitive deficits and negative symptoms and disability. This study tested the hypothesis that dysfunctional performance beliefs mediate neurocognitive deficits, negative symptoms, and disability. We used a hierarchal component model with 85 men patients diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia. Results showed a moderate to strong c…
Building Resilience Against ViolencE (BRAVE)
This trial would help build an understanding of the acceptability, feasibility and indications of the effectiveness of a low-cost parenting intervention
Stakeholders' views and opinions on existing guidelines on “How to Choose Mental Health Apps”
Background: Mental health Applications (Mhealth Apps) can change how healthcare is delivered. However, very little is known about the efficacy of Mhealth Apps. Currently, only minimum guidance is available in Assessment and Evaluation Tools (AETs). Therefore, this project aims to understand AET developers' perspectives and end users' experiences and opinions on "how to choose a Mhealth App". Objective: The primary objectives were: (1) obtaining s…
Psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for personality disorders in low- and middle-income countries
Personality disorders (PDs) have a global prevalence of 7.8% and are associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Most research on PDs has been conducted in High Income Countries (HICs). We conducted a systematic review to investigate the effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for personality disorders (PDs) in individuals from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs.) We systematically searched MEDLINE, Em…
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health (Tecc-D)
Objective: For individuals living with Type-2 Diabetes (T2D), mental health issues such as distress, anxiety, and depression are common. However, current models of care require those living with T2D and mental health issues to navigate a fragmented healthcare system to receive physical and mental health services. This is especially true in rural areas where there are additional barriers at the individual and provider level. To address these gaps,…
A mixed methods analysis of existing assessment and evaluation tools (AETs) for mental health applications
Introduction: Mental health Applications (MH Apps) can potentially improve access to high-quality mental health care. However, the recent rapid expansion of MH Apps has created growing concern regarding their safety and effectiveness, leading to the development of AETs (Assessment and Evaluation Tools) to help guide users. This article provides a critical, mixed methods analysis of existing AETs for MH Apps by reviewing the criteria used to evalu…
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Type-2 Diabetes and Mental Health (Tecc-D)
The TECC-D model is a feasible and scalable care solution that empowers individuals living with T2D and mental health concerns to take an active role in their care
Beyond biomedical care
Pakistan faces a substantial burden of tuberculosis (TB) and comorbid depression. Although the TB control programme has made progress, it lacks personalised care for patients with both conditions. Therefore, we aim to explore the health system's readiness and challenges in effectively addressing TB-depression comorbidity. We conducted a multi-site focused ethnography in TB centres in Peshawar and Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, involving o…
Lived Experiences of Bipolar Disorder and Family Caregiving in Pakistan
Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with substantial disability and caregiver burden.In Pakistan, the prevalence is unusually high, and limited mental health services place families at the centre of care.Cultural and religious beliefs strongly shape how the illness is recognized, understood, and managed.This study explored how individuals living with BD and their caregivers understand and navigate the illness within this context. Meth…
Traumatic stress intervention research for the South Asian American diaspora
Using our work in this community as an example, we highlight the strengths of the methodological approach taken and areas that would be important to address in future work with SAAs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
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