Further Reading

The 'Overcoming' series Constable and Robinson Publishing.

This is a series of self-help books which use the theories and concepts of CBT to help people overcome a range of common emotional problems. Titles include: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness, Overcoming Depression and Overcoming Low Self-Esteem.


Mind Over Mood Padesky C, Greenberger D. Guilford Press, 1995.

This workbook helps clients to successfully understand and improve their moods, alter their behaviour, and enhance their relationships. It is illustrated with case examples and demonstrates skills for identifying problems, setting goals, and achieving changes.


Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook for Dummies Rhena Branch, Rob Willson. Wiley, 2007.

A practical introduction to the concepts and use of CBT.


Anxiety: management of anxiety (panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and generalised anxiety disorder) in adults in primary, secondary and community care NICE, 2004.

Evidence-based guidelines for treatment of anxiety disorders.


Depression: management of depression in primary and secondary care NICE, 2004.

Evidence-based guidelines for treatment of depressive disorders.

Useful Websites

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

www.babcp.com


Royal College of Psychiatrists

www.rcpsych.ac.uk