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Advancing mental health globally by promoting evidence-based practices with individuals, governments, and nonprofits.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

I was also honored to present Professor David M. Clark with WCCBT’s inaugural Global Impact Award, recognizing extraordinary global leadership in our field.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

What I will remember most is the spirit of the gathering: relationships, trust, cultural humility, shared commitment, and hope for the future of global CBT. Thank you to everyone who made this Congress so special.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

I had the honor of giving the opening keynote, leading the President’s Panel and General Assembly, joining panels with WHO and global colleagues, offering an OCD workshop, introducing keynote speakers, and presiding over the closing ceremony.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

With the energy of the World Cup in the air, I kept thinking about what happens when people from around the world gather — bringing different flags, languages, histories, identities, and hopes — and discover what they can build together.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

This Congress marked the end of my three-year term as President of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. It was deeply meaningful both personally and professionally.

[Dr. Lata K McGinn @LataKMcGinn]

Back from the WCCBT World Congress in San Francisco with a full heart after an extraordinary week of science, connection, celebration, and global partnership. #WCCBT #WCCBT2026 #GlobalMentalHealth

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

He is the winner of 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.

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

The WCCBT is excited to announce that Professor Ross G. Menzies, from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), has been appointed President of the Confederation.

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

In addition to his large clinical load, Ross has published 12 books, and more than 230 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.

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

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.

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

As the 2026 World Congress draws to a close, we will close with two gatherings.

Saturday, June 27, Triennial Meeting 12:30 PM, Pacific F. Closing Ceremony 5:45 PM, Golden Gate A. #WCCBT2026

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

The World Congress 2026 lineup will be stacked. Judith Beck, David M. Clark, Steven Hayes, Michelle Craske, Christine Padesky, Dixon Chibanda, Toshi Furukawa and many more, from across the globe. June 25 to 28, San Francisco. #WCCBTWorldCongress

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

Two evenings to connect at World Congress 2026: a Reception and Social (Thursday June 25, 5:30 PM) and our Signature Event and Dinner (Friday June 26, 7 PM). Come gather, share, and celebrate. #WCCBTWorldCongress

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

We're honored to present the inaugural WCCBT Global Impact Award to Dr. David M. Clark, followed by his keynote on the mass public benefit of evidence-based psychological therapies.

Friday June 26, 9:15 AM, Golden Gate A.

#WCCBTWorldCongress

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

World Congress 2026 will open June 25 with our Presidential Keynote from WCCBT President Dr. Lata McGinn: "The Future of Global CBT: Reflections, Achievements, and the Road Ahead." San Francisco, here we come!#WCCBTWorldCongress

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

New from WHO, with input from us: a manual on delivering psychological self-help that actually works.

15 minutes a week with a trained helper. Already running nationwide in Lebanon and Thailand.

The breakdown is on our blog https://t.co/Pf225cKDZI

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

Visit the link in our bio to learn more

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

On World CBT Day 2026, we highlight CBT in Action: Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Crises.

#WorldCBTDay2026 #WorldCBTDay #CBTinAction #MentalHealthMatters #WCCBT

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

Today, we recognize the importance of making psychological support available in crisis-affected settings, and the global community working to make that possible.

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

On World CBT Day 2026, we highlight CBT in Action: Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Crises.

#WorldCBTDay2026 #WorldCBTDay #CBTinAction #MentalHealthMatters #WCCBT

[World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural T @wccbtglobal]

In times of conflict, disaster, displacement, and disruption, mental health matters. CBT can offer practical, evidence-based support that helps people manage distress, strengthen coping, and rebuild a sense of stability and hope.