Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117941
Country	India

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Central role of therapist competence in depression treatment
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shishir P Singh, Laxmi R Gupta and Mohammad M Khan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Mohammad M Khan, PhD, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Hardoi Road, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India. mushahid.khan@erauniversity.in
Key Words	Therapist competence; Depression; Treatment; Psychiatric; Psychotherapy
Core Tip	In the study of Löffler-Stastka and Narath provide compelling evidence that psychotherapy works not simply because it is delivered, but because it is practiced with professional skill, theoretical understanding and emotional discipline. By placing therapist competence at the center of outcome research, this study successfully bridges empirical rigor and clinical wisdom, offering insights of clear relevance to researchers, clinicians and educators alike.
Citation	Singh SP, Gupta LR, Khan MM. Central role of therapist competence in depression treatment. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-24 02:31
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-24 02:31
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 08:19
Return for Revision	2026-01-12 08:19
Revised	2026-01-21 03:52
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-28 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-28 04:00
Articles in Press	2026-01-28 04:00
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