Psychological Treatment of Depression

`Lucidly written, with case illustrations, in the words of an advertising copywriter for soaps: "Now, better than ever". Recommended. - Institute of Psychiatry Journal`The book is clearly written throughout, well organized and easy to read. It is highly recommended for practising therapists, therapists in training and students' - British Journal of Clinical Psychology'A clear, vigorous account of cognitive behavioural methods for treating depression' - British Journal of Psychiatry (review from first edition)`The second edition of this book has new chapters about in-patient cognitive therapy and the process of therapeutic change. Like the first edition, it is comprehensive and clearly written. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the subject.' - British Journal of Psychiatry`This book served to remind me that there are many valid ways in which people can be helped.' - The Samaritan

• 1 Introduction 2 Psychological models of depression I: The behavioural background 3 Psychological models of depression II: The cognitive foreground 4 Psychological treatment of depression: Outcome studies 5 The assessment of depression: Some representative procedures 6 Treatment techniques I: Overview, basic behavioural techniques and symptom management 7 Treatment techniques II: Cognitive strategies 8 Treatment techniques III: Behavioural and cognitive therapy for chronic and unremitting depression 9 Training exercises 10 The cognitive theory of depression revisited 11 Cognitive-behavioural therapy and the process of change