This book will help you to both understand your depression and treat it
effectively through a brief psychological intervention known as
behavioural activation therapy. Written in a friendly, engaging (and
jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading
through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate
the use of the therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually overcome
your condition.
The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent,
revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective
psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The
books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health
problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible
benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain
easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are written
by authors with considerable experience in the field of CBT training,
research and clinical practice.