Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

This book is a supplement for CBT practitioners and helping guide for those who would like to know how their thoughts and relevant actions brings significant changes in their life. The book has explanation of concepts such as automatic thoughts, core beliefs, gratitude, goal setting to name a few and packed with numerous worksheets which complements the concepts explained. It can be a reference book for students of psychology and psychiatry.

Mind Over Mood is such an amazing book for people who fight against depression, anxiety or strong moods as well... The approach is very pedagogic, clear, easy to read with a lot of exercices to practice. The book never guilts you for anything, on the contrary, it helps you to feel better and better, wheter you want to feel better about yourself or about the situations you are currently facing. The greatest is that you can download all the exercices for free on the website, so that you can do them again and again. I would advice anyone to read it. ANYONE!

I loved this book, because it it very practical.

I purchased Mind Over Mood for my teenage son because I was looking for practical resources that could help him better understand the connection between his thoughts, emotions, and actions. What attracted me to this book was the workbook format. Rather than simply telling someone to think more positively or control their emotions, it provides structured exercises for identifying thoughts and feelings, examining whether our initial interpretation of a situation is accurate, considering other perspectives, and developing healthier ways of responding. I particularly like that these are skills that can be practiced. For a teenager who sometimes reacts strongly in the moment or sees situations in very black-and-white terms, learning to slow the process down and ask, "What am I thinking? What evidence do I have for that thought? Is there another way of looking at this?" seems much more useful than simply being told to make better choices. I haven't personally completed the workbook, as I purchased it specifically as a resource for my son, so I can't yet speak to his long-term results. However, after reviewing the approach and exercises, I am impressed by how concrete and structured it is. It gives the reader something to actually do with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than just explaining them. I also appreciate that it can be worked through gradually instead of expecting someone to absorb everything at once. For someone who benefits from concrete exercises and step-by-step guidance, this looks like an excellent resource.

It is a well-structured workbook based on CBT principles, with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to overcoming common barriers to personal growth. For my taste, some sections may be a bit verbose with repeated exercises (but one can skip them). The large format allows for easy completion of worksheets directly in the book. It would have been nice if the book included references (research papers or books on which the theory and the worksheets are based on) for further exploration. Overall, it's an essential resource for those committed to applying CBT techniques to enhance their mental well-being.