Dodo effect studies, but his book is more effective?

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Randomized control trials have shown that various therapeutic techniques perform similarly in reducing depression inventory scores, with most therapies only achieving about a 50% reduction in scores for half of the patients treated. The speaker's app, although not categorized as an antidepressant treatment, has demonstrated a 60% reduction in negative emotions within two days, indicating effects beyond a placebo. The speaker argues that traditional schools of therapy often only achieve a placebo effect, and data does not support their superiority in treating depression or anxiety disorders. Outcome studies on the book 'Feeling Good' have shown promising results, with 50 to 65% of individuals improving significantly after reading the book and not requiring further professional treatment or medications. The speaker's app aims to surpass the efficacy of the book in achieving positive outcomes based on beta testing results.

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What was therapy like in the years leading up to the advent of CBT? Has CBT now been over-sold? How does CBT differ from "the power of positive thinking"? How can therapists who use CBT avoid invalidating clients' feelings? When, if ever, should people listen to their negative thoughts? To what extent can a person's good qualities contribute to their depression? Can empathy be learned? Is it possible to cure depression in a single psychotherapy session? What is TEAM-CBT? Is exposure therapy cruel? What are some strategies for silencing the voices in our heads that lead to depression, anxiety, and other negative mental states?

David Burns is Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is involved in research and teaching. He has previously served as Acting Chief of Psychiatry at the Presbyterian / University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (1988) and Visiting Scholar at the Harvard Medical School (1998), and is certified by the National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has received numerous awards, including the A. E. Bennett Award for his research on brain chemistry, the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology through the Media Award, and the Outstanding Contributions Award from the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists. He has been named Teacher of the Year three times from the class of graduating residents at Stanford University School of Medicine, and feels especially proud of this award. In addition to his academic research, Dr. Burns has written a number of popular books on mood and relationship problems. His best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, has sold over 4 million copies in the United States, and many more worldwide. When he is not crunching statistics for his research, he can be found teaching his famous Tuesday evening psychotherapy training group for Stanford students and community clinicians, or giving workshops for mental health professionals throughout the United States and Canada. Learn more about him at feelinggood.com.

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