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4.2/5 Barnes & Noble Language English ISBN 0-688-01745-2 Originally published 1989 Country United States of America | 4/5 Goodreads 5/5 Flipkart Publication date 1989 Dewey Decimal 616.89142 Subject Cognitive therapy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher William Morrow and Company Similar David D Burns books, Psychology books, Cognitive behavioral therapy books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Synopsis
The book includes an explanation of the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, and details ways to improve a person's mood and life by identifying and eliminating common cognitive distortions, as well as methods to improve communication skills. Exercises are presented throughout the book to assist the reader in identifying cognitive distortions and replace them with healthy beliefs.
A revised edition was published in 1999 (ISBN 978-0-452-28132-5).
Efficacy
The book was the subject of a randomised controlled trial, in which patients on a waiting list to receive counselling for depression were given a copy of the book. The patients dramatically reduced their scores on depression tests compared to others on the same waiting list who received another "placebo" book, or no treatment.
The book has been frequently recommended by cognitive behavioural therapists.
In 2013, the book was one of 30 titles approved by The Reading Agency as part of a project to recommend self-help books to people suffering from mental health issues.