David D. Burns MD

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.

Dr. David Burns, Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus at Stanford, shares his expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the creation of the Feeling Great app. He criticizes the medicalization of normal emotions like shyness, arguing it mislabels common experiences as mental disorders. The discussion covers powerful CBT techniques to combat negative thoughts, the importance of tracking emotions for therapy, and how his app empowers users to manage their feelings. Dr. Burns aims to promote drug-free mental health care through innovative and accessible tools.