<scp>PACT</scp> : A protocol for assessment, mechanism‐based case formulation and treatment planning

Background Proponents of clinical case formulations argue that the causes and mechanisms contributing to maintaining a patient's problems should be analysed integrated into conceptualization, on which treatment planning ought based. Empirical evidence shows an individualized based formulation is at least sometimes better than standardized evidence-based treatment. Methods We it likely improve decisions when two conditions hold: (a) knowing about underlying makes difference for treatment, (b) valid knowledge psychopathology. Results propose protocol assessment, (PACT), incorporates transdiagnostic accounts PACT describes 5-step decision making process, aims help clinicians decide resort treatments construct individualize Conclusion show how works in practice by discussing involving symptoms social anxiety, depression post-traumatic stress disorder.