Jeremy Karmel, CEO of Feeling Great Corporation, and Diane Spangler, former professor and researcher, dive into groundbreaking findings about the Feeling Great app's effectiveness in reducing negative feelings. They explore whether negative thoughts truly cause depression or if the relationship is more complex. Their exciting research suggests that the app could expedite emotional improvement faster than traditional therapies. Tune in as they challenge longstanding mental health paradigms with innovative insights and evidence-based optimism!
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Negative Thoughts Drive Feelings
Negative thoughts significantly influence negative feelings, confirmed by research on the Feeling Good app.
This causal relationship is stronger than the reverse, where feelings affect thoughts.
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Understanding Causality Enables Change
Understanding the cause of negative feelings (negative thoughts) enables rapid, effective change.
This understanding is crucial for developing powerful interventions like the Feeling Great app.
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Proving Causality
Rhonda Barovsky questions how the research proves negative thoughts cause negative feelings.
David Burns explains the statistical methods and results.
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This book, written by Dr. David D. Burns, outlines scientifically proven techniques based on CBT to help readers overcome negative thoughts and develop a positive outlook on life. It addresses common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem by identifying and correcting cognitive distortions. The book provides practical advice on recognizing and changing negative thought patterns, handling criticism, building self-esteem, and improving overall mental well-being.
Feeling Great
The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
David D. Burns MD
In 'Feeling Great', Dr. David Burns introduces a groundbreaking approach to treating depression and anxiety, known as TEAM-CBT (Testing, Empathy, Agenda Setting, Methods). The book challenges the conventional view that negative moods result from what’s wrong with us, instead suggesting they reflect what’s right with us. It includes over 50 practical tools and inspiring case studies to help readers overcome negative thoughts and develop feelings of joy and enlightenment. The approach emphasizes changing maladaptive thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy and addresses resistance in therapy, making it a valuable resource for both individuals and mental health professionals[1][2][5].
Do Negative Thoughts REALLY Cause Depression? An Answer--At Last!--from Research Featuring David Burns, Jeremy Karmel, Diane Spangler and Rhonda Barovsky
Today, David and two dear colleagues--Jeremy Karmel, CEO of the Feeling Great Corporation, and Dr. Diane Spangler--share the amazing results of two types of research on the Feeling Great app that focus on two related and vitally important questions:
How effective is the Feeling Great app? Research confirms it triggers incredibly fast and dramatic reductions in seven negative feelings: depression, anxiety, guil7, inadequacy, loneliness, hopelessness and anger. The speed and depth of these effects may substantially outstrip human therapists as well as antidepressant medications.
How does it work? What is the mechanism of action? People have argued intensely about the chicken vs the egg problem for more than 2,000 years. Do negative thoughts REALLY cause negative feelings? Or do negative feelings cause negative thoughts? Or both? Or neither?