Cognitive Therapy of Depression, First Edition

Aaron T. Beck, MD, until his death in 2021, was University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and President Emeritus of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Internationally recognized as the founder of cognitive therapy, Dr. Beck has been credited with shaping the face of American psychiatry, and was cited by The American Psychologist as “one of the five most influential psychotherapists of all time.” Dr. Beck was the recipient of awards including the Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, the Distinguished Service Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award in Applied Psychology from the Association for Psychological Science, and the Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health and Gustav O. Lienhard Award from the Institute of Medicine. He authored or edited numerous books for professionals and the general public.

Overview. The Role of Emotions. Therapeutic Relationship. Structure of Therapeutic Interview. Initial Interview. Session by Session Treatment. Application of Behavioral Techniques. Cognitive Techniques. Focus on Target Symptoms. Specific Techniques for the Suicidal Patient. Interview with a Depressed Suicidal Patient. Depressogenic Assumptions. Integration of Homework into Therapy. Technical Problems. Termination and Relapse. Hollon,Shaw, Group Cognitive Therapy. Antidepressant Medications. Outcome Studies. Appendix: Materials. References. Index.