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Overcoming Depression and Low Mood: A Five Areas CBT Approach 5th Edition
Author(s): Chris Williams (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: July 13, 2026
- Edition: 5th
- Language: English
- Print length: 294 pages
- ISBN-10: 1041107862
- ISBN-13: 9781041107866
Book Description
Now in its fifth edition, the highly commended Overcoming Depression and Low Mood uses the tried-and-tested Five Areas® educational life skills model of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help people work out why they feel as they do, and then plan changes in their life using cleverly designed workbooks and worksheets.
- Accessible and approachable method
- Effective and cost-effective in research
- Comes with a license to photocopy workbooks and worksheets for use in your own life or work setting
- Includes advice for family and friends on how to offer support
- Written by award-winning author Professor Chris Williams, a CBT expert and twice Past-President of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- Previous edition has been widely used in the UK. In North America, it is endorsed by the ABCT – the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- Available on Prescription: Overcoming Depression and Low Mood is one of three books written by Professor Williams that are part of the National Book Prescription scheme for depression, anxiety and wellbeing
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘I have no hesitation recommending Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Adults that in many ways has set the standard for others to try to emulate. The text is consistent with national guidance informing good quality written materials which can give comfort to people struggling with depression and low mood who may otherwise struggle to engage, and furthermore to the mental health practitioners providing support.’
Professor Paul Farrand, PhD, PGDip BSc (Hons), chartered medical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapist is professor of evidence based psychological practice at the University of Exeter and trained as a CBT Therapist.
About the Author
Dr Chris Williams is a professor of psychosocial psychiatry and honorary consultant psychiatrist at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. His main clinical and research interest is in the evaluation of self-help approaches that provide wider access to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches. Dr. Williams developed the Five Areas® approach, and his books and resources are used nationally in the UK, and tested and used internationally in a series of major projects.
