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Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

Michelle Lee, Shirley Reynolds, Yen Tu, Jeni Fisk, Emily Green, Lucas Shelemy, Doireann O'Brien, Emily Hards, and Faith Orchard

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  • Week 1 provides an introduction to how we perceive the world around us and how this relates to the Cognitive Behavioural approach to anxiety and depression. It explores how CBT can be delivered and the types of difficulties if can help.
  • Week 2 looks at depression within a CBT framework, exploring what depression is (and is not) as well as highlighting commonly held myths and stereotypes around depression.
  • Week 3 explores anxiety within a CBT framework. It covers the function and positive role of ‘normal’ anxiety exploring the difference between ‘normal’ anxiety and anxiety disorders.
  • Week 4 focuses on how behaviour changes in anxiety and depression, how these changes can maintain difficulties and how CBT techniques are used in therapy to address them.
  • Week 5 focuses on ‘cognitions’ or thoughts; specifically the types of thoughts which commonly occur in anxiety and depression, how they maintain difficulties and what CBT techniques are used in therapy to address them.

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Informative course on cbt

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a specific focus on anxiety and depression. It is appropriate for learners with no prior knowledge of CBT and those with personal or professional interest in mental health disorders.

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Mindfulness-based approach to managing anxiety. It provides a variety of mindfulness exercises and meditations to help readers learn to be more present in the moment and accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Is written for highly sensitive people who experience anxiety. It provides information on the unique challenges faced by highly sensitive people and offers strategies for managing anxiety.
Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. It provides evidence-based treatment recommendations and case studies to illustrate the application of these treatments.
Detailed guide to the interpretation of anxiety and fear in the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A personality tests. It provides information on the validity and reliability of these tests and offers interpretive strategies for assessing anxiety and fear.
Provides a comprehensive overview of depression, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It is written by two leading experts in the field, and it valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this condition.
Presents a groundbreaking new approach to treating depression. Ilardi, a clinical psychologist and researcher, argues that depression is caused by a lack of physical activity, and he provides a detailed program of exercise and lifestyle changes that can help to alleviate symptoms.
Powerful and moving account of depression by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Solomon draws on his own experiences with depression, as well as the experiences of others, to provide a deeply insightful look at this condition.
Classic memoir of depression by one of the most acclaimed American writers of the 20th century. Styron's account of his own battle with depression is both harrowing and inspiring, and it offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a brilliant writer who struggled with this condition.
Provides a step-by-step guide to behavioral activation, a type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating depression. Forsyth and Hollon, both leading experts in the field, provide clear and concise instructions on how to use this therapy to improve your mood and your life.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) workbook that can help you to overcome depression. Greenberger and Padesky, both leading experts in the field of CBT, provide a wealth of exercises and worksheets that can help you to challenge your negative thoughts and develop more positive coping mechanisms.
Self-help classic that has helped millions of people overcome depression. Burns, a leading expert in the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, provides a wealth of practical tips and techniques that can help you to identify and challenge your negative thoughts and develop more positive coping mechanisms.
Practical guide to managing anxiety, with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. It provides step-by-step instructions for overcoming negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety. The book is written by leading experts in the field and is based on the latest research on anxiety treatment.

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