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The WCCBT is a global organization promoting evidence-based cognitive and behavioural strategies to evaluate, prevent and treat mental conditions.

19/01/2026

Join us June 25-28, 2026, in San Francisco for the 11th Annual WCCBT World Congress. Abstracts are due tonight at 11:59 PM PST.

11/12/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate that Dr. Lata K. McGinn, President of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT)— has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Dr. McGinn is also a tenured Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and Co-Founder of Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC).

This award recognizes her extraordinary global scientific contributions, her outstanding and enduring impact in advancing pioneering research, training, and access to evidence‑based mental health care, and her decades of leadership in local, regional, and global dissemination and mental‑health capacity building.

Full announcement: https://www.academyofcbt.org/dr-lata-mcginn-receives-the-lifetime-achievement-award-in-cbt

10/10/2025

Today, we stand with the WHO to highlight Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies.
Mental health support isn’t optional; it’s survival, dignity, and the foundation of recovery.

24/09/2025

Join us June 25-28, 2026, in San Francisco for the 11th Annual WCCBT World Congress. Abstracts are due on Friday, December 12 at 11:59 PM PST.

12/09/2025

Join us for an exclusive WHO–WCCBT webinar! Dr. Ken Carswell and Dr. Lata McGinn will be introducing the WHO’s Psychological Interventions Implementation Manual.

Register now at tinyurl.com/wccbtwebinar

12/08/2025

Today is International Youth Day. Nearly 1 in 7 adolescents worldwide lives with anxiety or depression, and su***de is a leading cause of death among older teens.

We know that schools are a crucial gateway for prevention, providing an equitable and effective way to build resilience before a crisis occurs. Evidence-based CBT programs can reduce symptoms and enhance mental health literacy for years to come.

We must ensure every young person has the tools to thrive.�

09/08/2025

EABCT 2025 in Glasgow is just weeks away! The incredible plenary session will involve individuals key to organizing and leading this conference. Visit EABCT.eu to learn more and register for four days of cutting-edge CBT and world-class networking in Scotland.

18/07/2025

Today is Dr. Aaron Beck’s (the founder of CBT) birthday and we are excited to share this tribute to him!

29/06/2025

The WCCBT is excited to announce that Professor Ross G. Menzies, from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), has been appointed President-Elect of the Confederation. Dr Menzies has an international reputation in a range of areas including OCD, fears and phobias, death and existential issues, stuttering, eTherapy and the development of automated, scalable treatment programs. In addition to his large clinical load, Ross has published 11 books, and more than 200 chapters and journal papers in a long and distinguished career. He’s received continuous research funding from national competitive sources for more than three decades. Dr Menzies has won many prestigious awards, most recently the Williams James Book Award from the American Psychological Association. His term as President of the WCCBT will run from 2026 to 2029.

Prof. Menzies is the current Treasurer of the WCCBT. He is a long time member of the Board and Executive Committee of our association, having served as the Australian representative since the foundation of the confederation. The three-time President of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT), he was the Convenor and President of the 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy in Melbourne, 2016. Dr Menzies’ term as President of the WCCBT will begin at the close of the 11th World Congress in San Francisco in June next year.

16/06/2025

Repost from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

“It’s time for a Diplomate Feature! Today we’re highlighting Dr. Lata K. McGinn, PhD. A leading voice in the field of cognitive and behavioral therapies, Dr. McGinn blends academic rigor, clinical expertise, and global leadership to shape the future of evidence-based care. As a Founding Fellow, Diplomate, and Past President of the Academy, she has made a lasting impact on how CBT is practiced, taught, and accessed around the world.

She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC), a clinical and training center dedicated to evidence-based care, and a Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University, where she directs the CBT Training Program for Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, and Depression.

In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. McGinn plays a vital role in global mental health advocacy. As President of the World Confederation of CBT, she partners with organizations—including the World Health Organization—to expand access to evidence-based treatment. She also co-founded the Access Psychology Foundation, which provides support and training for underserved communities. We’re honored to recognize Dr. McGinn as an Academy Diplomate and a leader whose work continues to shape the future of CBT around the world. hashtag hashtag”

13/04/2025

Check out our latest April e-newsletter available on our website!

07/04/2025

Ever wonder how the UK’s Talking Therapies program transformed mental health on a national scale? Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. David Clark and WCCBT President Dr. Lata McGinn as they dive into the origins, challenges, and successes of this groundbreaking initiative. Find out how it saved lives, reduced healthcare costs, and fueled economic growth. Check out the full interview on our website or YouTube.

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