Overview
David Burns presents cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for overcoming depression and anxiety. It's one of the most clinically validated self-help books ever written.
What experts say
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David Burns
CBT pioneer, Stanford
"Thoughts create feelings. When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel. That's the core of cognitive therapy."
Our take
If you're going to do one thing for your mental health, work through this book. The exercises are the point—don't just read it. CBT works, and this teaches you to do it yourself.
Products
★ Top pick
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
David Burns · $$
The classic CBT self-help book. Multiple formats.
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