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May 16, 2026Frontiers in PsychiatryOpen Access

Adapting CBT-E for the Middle East: addressing regional gaps in eating-disorder treatment

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CKCarine el KhazenMSMaya SidaniHTHala Abu Taha

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Perspective paper examines cultural adaptation of CBT-E for eating disorders in the Middle East, enhancing treatment uptake.

Key Points

  • The aim is to adapt enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for treating eating disorders in the Middle East.
  • Identified cultural barriers and linguistic challenges in implementing CBT-E.
  • Modified therapy components to align with regional sociocultural and religious practices.
  • Integrated family involvement to reflect interdependence norms common in the region.
  • Culturally tailored CBT-E improved patient engagement and acceptability in clinical practice.
  • Adaptations accounted for Ramadan fasting and modesty norms effectively.
  • Ongoing monitoring refined care delivery based on patient feedback.

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Khazen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0808afa487c87a6a40aea3https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1761708
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