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Abu Zayd Ahmed ibn Sahl Al-Balkhi (850-934): A Pioneer in the Field of Psychotherapy and Mental Health.

Sarhang I Saeed, Jaafar O Ahmed, Karwan Kakamad, Zana Najmadden

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Sarhang I SaeedClinical Psychology, Koya University, Koya, IRQ.
Jaafar O AhmedPsychology, Soran University, Soran, IRQ.
Karwan KakamadPsychology, Soran University, Soran, IRQ.
Zana NajmaddenResearch, University of Halabja, Halabja, IRQ.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abu Zayd Ahmed ibn Sahl Al-Balkhi (850-934) was a versatile scholar during the Islamic Golden Age, who made significant contributions in mental health, psychology, medicine, geography, and philosophy. Al-Balkhi delved into the intricate connection between psychological and physical health, contributing to the early understanding of psychosomatic medicine. His innovative understanding of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression established the foundation for the subsequent development of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Al-Balkhi's multidisciplinary approach, shaped by the guidance of his instructor Al-Kindi and the intellectually vibrant atmosphere of Baghdad, enabled him to assimilate knowledge from other traditions. His enduring legacy is acknowledged for its tremendous influence on historical and contemporary scientific thinking, establishing his position as a trailblazing figure in mental health and psychology. This narrative review combines historical and contemporary views to assess Al-Balkhi's lasting legacy in the field of psychotherapy and mental health.

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al-balkhicognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt)historical vignetteislamic psychologymental healthpsychosomaticpsychotherapy

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PMID39347220
PMCPMC11437711

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