Success Story with Scott D. Clary Dr. David Burns - Stanford Psychiatrist, 10M Books Sold | The Stanford Study That Changed Everything
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Nov 4, 2025 Dr. David D. Burns, a Stanford-trained psychiatrist and bestselling author, discusses transformative approaches in mental health. He shares insights on rapidly changing therapy techniques, moving away from medication to achieve quick results. Burns debunks the serotonin myth, revealing how negative thoughts drive depression and the efficacy of cognitive therapy. He highlights the impact of his book, Feeling Good, and introduces the Feeling Great app, aiming to broaden access to vital mental health resources. His emphasis on hope and practical tools offers listeners a pathway to emotional healing.
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Therapy Should Produce Measurable Recovery
- David Burns abandoned pill-focused psychiatry after seeing no recoveries and pursued rapid-change cognitive therapy.
- He learned cognitive methods produced real recoveries where medication-only care had failed.
Write Down And Challenge Negative Thoughts
- Write down your negative thoughts and identify cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing or emotional reasoning.
- Challenge each thought and replace it with balanced alternatives to change your feelings quickly.
Homework Revealed Hidden Accomplishments
- An elderly suicidal patient listed accomplishments after a homework task and rejected her belief she was worthless.
- That reframing rapidly lifted her depression and sparked curiosity for more techniques.
