Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Interesting Facts

• The book was one of the first to popularize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for a wide audience, explaining how to change negative thoughts and improve emotional well-being.
• The author offers readers practical exercises and techniques to help recognize and change distorted thoughts, such as overgeneralization or catastrophizing.
• The book contains tests and questionnaires that help readers assess their level of depression and track progress in mood improvement.
• One of the key points of the book is the idea that thoughts influence feelings, and changing thinking can lead to improved emotional well-being.
• The book has been highly praised by both psychology professionals and general readers for its accessibility and practical value.
• It played a significant role in popularizing self-help and self-treatment of depression without medication.
• The author emphasizes the importance of self-observation and keeping a journal to track thoughts and emotions, which aids in the self-help process.