This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Why do we sometimes fall into black holes of depression, anxiety and self-doubt? And can we change the way we feel?
Dr. Burns graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College, received his M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He has 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.
Dr. Burns is currently 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 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. Feeling Good is the book most frequently “prescribed” for depressed patients by psychiatrists and psychologists in the United States and Canada. Surveys indicate that American mental health professionals rate Feeling Good as the #1 book on depression, out of a list of 1,000 self-help books.
In 1995, Dr. Burns and his family returned to California from Philadelphia. 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.
To learn more about Dr. Burns, you can check out his Wikipedia page or read a recent article about Dr. Burns by Robert Strauss in the Stanford Magazine.
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This means so much to me, so so much at this time in my life. I’ve been in a battle of learning and earning and proving myself for seven years now, after the birth of my beautiful daughter and then the chaos of a turbulent custody battle. The anxiety and complete panic I was so familiar with, over time, completely devolved into what I must admit, although begrudgingly, is textbook depression.
The negative thoughts, self doubt, it’s all so very consuming… The worry about being a mother who can both provide and produce in my work (what I’ve proven to myself I could at one point), and a mother who can also find the time and energy to nourish and guide my love through her own delicate development in the midst of all this turbulence… it became paralyzing.
I’m still in my process, but I picked up this book to help me find the strength and desire to move forward.
It’s been such a great help to me so far, I listen to it on audible when I’m feeling tired and haven’t completed everything I wanted to in a week. It really lifts me up, makes me feel okay, allows me to see that I am doing enough for the both of us – and boy do I really need that!
ı have a stronger depression and 2 months ago ı took this book. the world is very lucky actully, because you want to help humanity
Wow..
Love you doctor
This book really helped me come out…those dang ants
Insanely powerful
You're wonderful Dr. Burns!
This person is God to me. I ve been immersed in "feeling good" ever since i read it for the last 25 years. I tried almost everything he talked about in this book. If i feel terrified, i know i only need 45 minutes to get back to peace of mind. This fact is behind my confidence.I did some things which i thought i could never do.These ideas made me more effective in my environment.Happiness is not a sin-this i s what i learned from him.
Nobel prize make sense if it is given to him
You are awsome Sir
الترجمة من فضلكم
seems like everyone is burning because of the weather lol
I'm telling you guys Right NOW… if you struggle with depression…….. Call your neighborhood drug dealer, tell him you want 1/8th bag of Shrooms………… Eat the shrooms, alone, at your home, in a comfortable environment where no one will bother you for one whole day. turn some back ground music or white noise on…. and just sit……. once this rush of great feelings hits you…. relax.. sit there.. and think about all your problems… look at them from the different perspective it gives you… and figure out a way to move forward to better yourself and the lives of those around you………. Once you get through it… then relax and have fun. go watch a tv show or something and go to bed….. This will forever change your depression.. mark my words. it allows you to psychoanalyze yourself, and come up with a solution.
WOW
Thank you Nikki Glaser & Tigerbelly. Love and Peace to all.
What a great personality
This is the only good and so far best Ted Talk that I have ever had in my life! Dr. Burns is such a great person and so emotional. He is an angel and I am looking forward to read his book
Im going against the grain of the comments here. He seems like a nice and genuine guy but CBT has been around for ages and most recent study shows its about as helpful as antidepressants which is only 20-25%. So sure its a safer option but it show its not likely to help the majority. I dont think depression should be classified as one thing. Some have it from childhood abuse or PTSD, some have a hormonal imbalance, some a brain injury and for some it is related gut biome. I've had severe depression as long as I've had chronic fatigue syndrome and IBS. Im hoping to do an FMT in the future. Again my cause of depression is not necessarily your cause. Check out turhan canlis ted talk on depression caused by a pathogen.
Obvious this a advertising, do not be fooled by pitiful stories. But the book is good.
Thank you, Dr. Burns, for sharing such a personal story and for taking the time to write Feeling Good. You're a life saver! Many blessings to you and your family.
My son just gave me this book to read can't wait to start. It helped his depression I hope it helps me.
Started your book 3 days ago, Mr Burns. I am liking the techniques you are recommending and I will start putting them to use starting today. Thank you and I hope in a couple of weeks from now I can feel some results.
Amazing man, so helpful and humble. We need more therapists like him. Thank you for all your help!
Tigerbelly podcast brought me here ❤️
wow! what a kind and lovely person he is!
Has anyone read “when panic attacks” by him? Was it good?
the sound is just slightly out of sync and it's so annoying
As a therapist (in the field since.1991) AND someone with her own "stuff", Dr Burns's books,esp "Feeling Good" , are the amazing!
Thank you Dr. Burns. Thank you very much!
Ive found my youtube channel and podcast! Like so many others, the book (given to me by a therapist) did the trick. After 2 years re-reading it I tried out a podcast (like my gr-kids do_) and found Dr. Burns… what humility, kindness, and deep hearted delivery!
Thanks, Doc.
Note to self: Have son to use for speech prop.
Turkish subtitle, please
Best book I've ever read……by far!
this video is amazing! it definitely helped me change my attitude towards life and the way I perceive myself as well
Thank you , Dr.Burns.
'Feeling Good ' made me feel better literally around 20 years ago.
At that time, I was getting depressed and trying to find how to feel better.
Reading this book, I put into practice what I learned from it immediately .
It actually worked for me.
and Thank you for sharing your amazing story !
Such an amazing man
I'm in tears, such a lovely touching story…
What a great story teller. Thank you for making this world a better place.
It's so annoying so many people are fanning themselves in the audience…
Whats that music in the beginning??
Dr. Burns & Son. You touch my soul. I watch your videos randomly while I am cooking & Cleaning in the Kitchen instead of having the TV on. I lost my Blue Baby in 1977 he was 2 months Premature. I donated his body to science hoping that maybe someday a family would not have to go through the loss I did. I have been suffering from severe depression, anxiety and many suicide attempts. This video stopped me dead in my tracks as I started to cry. To have an emotion/feeling come up from so long ago. To realize that I had been harbouring bad thoughts and carrying them for so many years. Thank You so much for your honest share and feelings. Hugzzzzz Ronda
I read the book around 30 years ago and it changed my life. I believe everyone should read it, even if you haven't fallen into a dark hole.
Thank you, Dr. Burns!