The aim of this study is to determine if integrating a culturally congruent indigenous stress reduction intervention into Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) enhances cognitive outcomes in Pakistani adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Adults aged 45 years and above
Individuals with education up to Matric
Individuals who obtain a score lower than 23 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) suggesting the presence of cognitive decline.
Individuals who obtain a score of 14 or more on the Perceived Stress Scale suggesting increased levels of perceived stress (moderate and high)
Diagnosis of dementia or major neurocognitive disorder
Presence of severe psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, major depressive episode)
Significant hearing or visual impairments that interfere with participation
Currently undergoing psychological or cognitive therapy