Mission Statement

"To place India on the global mental health map through evidence-based practice, high quality training and supervision, socially meaningful research, development of indigenized models of MH practice and extensive professional networking."

This mission guides every part of IACBT's work — from the courses and supervision we offer, to the research we support, to the partnerships we maintain with the Asian CBT Association (ACBTA) and the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT).

We believe that good mental health care depends on well-trained practitioners, and that training and supervision in India must be built to global standards while remaining rooted in Indian clinical realities — hence our continued focus on indigenized models of practice.

Objectives of IACBT

To serve as a legitimate forum for exchange of ideas, knowledge, skills and applications as well as a resource and information center for matters related to CBT in India.
To be the scientific organization promoting evidence-based practice of CBT in India.
To promote indigenous research in CBT and enhance the status of CBT as a specialized area of clinical research expertise in India.
To design, develop, and conduct all kinds of scientific research related to CBT and mental health.
To design, develop, and offer basic and advance education and training courses on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in India.
To set up a system of professional accreditation for CBT practitioners registered with the association in order to promote ethical practices and high professional standards for practice, education, training and supervision, and research in CBT by the members of IACBT.
To maintain a Register of the Members of IACBT as well as a CBT Therapists Directory of those practicing CBT in India.
To convene conferences, seminars, workshops, study circles, meetings and lectures useful for exchange of thoughts and the spread of knowledge pertaining to CBT — independently or with the co-operation and collaboration of other institutions — to fulfil or further the aims and objects of IACBT.
To award scholarships, prizes, free ships, travel grants and other assistance, monetary or otherwise, and facilities to Indian students of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the interest of the advancement of science and practice of CBT as a key mental health intervention.
To publish literature, magazines, journals, periodicals, newsletters etc. and such other material as IACBT may determine necessary from time to time.
To facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge between the members, the Society and the Community in general by holding lectures, seminars, conferences, discussion groups, webinars or any other means.
To convene meetings, public awareness camps and campaigns, and organize lectures and seminars to sensitize the general public about evidence-based psychological treatments like CBT.
To take all necessary steps to facilitate professional and ethical standards in the field and discourage wrong or false practice of CBT in India.
To facilitate culturally competent and inclusive practice in the field.

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