Talking therapies adapted for early psychosis in Pakistan

This trial is testing two types of talk therapy designed specifically for people with early psychosis in Pakistan. One therapy focuses on helping you manage your thoughts and experiences (cognitive behavioral therapy), while the other involves your family or caregivers in the treatment. Researchers want to see if these culturally adapted therapies work better than standard care alone at reducing psychosis symptoms.

While these therapies have been shown to help people with psychosis in wealthy countries, there is little evidence that they work well or are affordable in lower-resource settings like Pakistan. This trial aims to answer that question and help make effective, affordable treatment available to more people.