The Feeling Good Handbook
| Author | David D. Burns |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Cognitive therapy |
| Publisher | William Morrow and Company |
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Publication date
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1989 |
| ISBN | |
| 616.89142 |
The Feeling Good Handbook is a book written by David D. Burns.
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 ().
The book was the subject of a randomized controlled trial in which patients who were provided a copy of the book to read while on a waiting list to receive counseling for depression 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.
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