Editor's Note
Rich Simon
The Depression Epidemic
Can Mood Science Save Us?It’s time to get beyond simplistic notions about “chemical imbalances” and finally reckon with how deeply rooted depression is in the uncertainties and... Read more
A Brief History of Anxiety
The Invention of a Modern MalaiseLife today is, in many ways, easier than it used to be. Therefore, shouldn’t we be less anxious than we once were? Read more
Out of the Tunnel
Escaping the Trance of DepressionDepressed clients repeat the same thoughts, activities, feelings, and experiences again and again, as if entranced. Good depression treatment is largely about... Read more
Cure or Control?
Depression as a Chronic ConditionEvidence continues to accumulate that many people with depression suffer bouts of it all their lives, even after a good response to therapy. So what if we give... Read more
The CBT Path Out of Depression
Two Perspectives on How It WorksWhile widely acknowledged to be the most empirically supported therapy ever invented, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often criticized for being too... Read more
The Power of Small Changes
A Step-by-Step Approach to Treating Depression: An Interview with Judith BeckRelapse prevention begins in the first session, when we tell clients that we want to help them become their own therapists. Read more
The Power of How
Helping Depressed Clients Make Better Choices: An Interview with Michael YapkoOne of the most useful ways of understanding depression is the stress generation model, based on the idea that depressed people need better skills and... Read more
Departments
Get Out of My Life!
Working with Cut-off Family Members in the Consulting Room
The Malleability of Memory
Putting Psychotherapy on the Witness Stand
Face to Face
Virtual reality is no substitute for the real deal