Day 5 of training focused on Session 4: Challenging Thoughts and Session 6: Developing Balanced Thoughts. Participants practiced identifying and replacing unhelpful thinking patterns through roleplays and group discussions✌🏻

Day 6: the final day of CBT training, focused on Problem Solving Technique, facilitated by Saara Khan Saara Khan. TBHWs practiced each step using the problem-solving worksheet, applying them to real-life examples for better understanding📝

👉🏻Dr. Zeeshan Kibria Dr Zeeshan Kibria gave an orientation on the CONTROL study, shared key findings from the CONTROL pilot, and provided updates on the definitive trial during the Theory of Change (ToC) workshop with TB managers, MOs, and DOTS facilitators at KMU 💡

👉🏻As the CONTROL intervention focuses on CBT 🧠, Dr. Aamir Aziz shared insights on the intervention & culturally adapted CBT during the ToC workshop📝

Dr. Shaista Rasool Shaista Rasool introduced Work Package 4 of the CONTROL study, focusing on scaling up the intervention and defining stakeholders' roles in implementation 🚀🤝 during the ToC workshop📝

📌Maryiam Rahim MaryiamRahim introduces the concept of Theory of Change (ToC) and its purpose for the upcoming activity with TB Managers, Medical Officers & DOTS facilitators, setting the stage for collaborative planning and impactful change💡📊

Dr. Aamir Aziz & Saara Khan Saara Khan led an insightful Theory of Change (ToC) session with DOTS facilitators from Peshawar & Haripur 🏥, mapping pathways to integrate mental health into TB care 💬🫁 by identifying assumptions 🤔, enablers ✅ & challenges 🚧.

Dr. Fayaz Ahmad & Dr. Shaista Rasool Shaista Rasool conducted a session with TB Managers & Medical Officers from Peshawar & Haripur 🏥 to map pathways of change 🔄 and discuss challenges 🚨 & solutions 💡for implementing the CONTROL intervention 💬🧠

🎉We're thrilled to share that Dr. Saima Aleem Saima Aleem is presenting "Art for Impact" at the NIHR CEI Guiding Principles Launch Webinar - Session 1! 🌍 Honored to be among the selected projects to be showcased globally from ASIA🙌🏻 #NIHRCEI NIHR Global Health

Dr. Zeeshan Kibria Dr Zeeshan Kibria Programme Manager CONTROL and Co-Lead of Art for Impact, joined the esteemed panel at today’s NIHR CEI Launch Webinar, sharing insightful highlights and learnings from our pilot project. 🌍🎤 #NIHRCEI NIHR Global Health

💡Following an extensive Six-Day CBT training, CBT Master Trainers are conducting three- day onsite training at MMC Hospital & DTO Clinics in Mardan & Abbottabad, and RHC Nahaqi. Practical implementation is underway ✌🏻🎯

A Three-day refresher training was conducted with DOTS facilitators from RHC Nahaqi, Mardan & Abbottabad TB facilities. The training emphasized hands-on learning through roleplays to enhance practical skills in delivering care.

DOTS facilitators were appreciated for outstanding performance in pre-screening and CBT session delivery. The recognition was followed by a group photo with the team. 👏📸

The CEI team met with the Chief Commissioner Shakeel Safi of the Afghan Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees to discuss upcoming CEI activities in Afghan refugee camps. Strengthening collaboration for community-driven impact. 🤝

Medical Officers from Abbottabad & Mardan TB facilities are receiving virtual training on the CONTROL study, mhGAP, and trial process, led by Dr. Aamir Aziz, Dr. Rubab Farooqi, and Hessam ul Haq 💻

📚Capacity development is a key pillar of the CONTROL project. ✍️ Since effective reporting is key to communication & documentation, CONTROL writing staff are being trained in report writing led by Saara Khan Saara Khan. 👩‍🏫📝

Refresher training held for CONTROL Trial team including site coordinators, psychologists & assessors. Trial progress 📊 and ongoing challenges ⚠️ were discussed.

Saara Khan Saara Khan presented CONTROL CEI at the CEI Collaborative Meeting at Khyber Medical University. CEI work from other ongoing NIHR projects 🇬🇧 was also shared & discussed 🤝✨ #NIHRCEI

Upholding ethical & quality standards is key to any research project!💫🙌🏻 Newly hired staff are being trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by Prof. Akhtar Sherin Akhtar Sherin, Dr. Shabbir & Mr. Saleem to ensure excellence in the CONTROL Trial.

Farewell to Saima Sheikh Saima Sheikh CONTROL Programme Manager (UK), attended by both UK & Pakistan teams 💐🤗 Her dedication, professionalism, and warmth will be deeply missed. Wishing her the very best in her next chapter!🙌🏻💼