References and further reading

Useful books

Antony, M.M. and Swinson, R.P. (2009). When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism, 2nd edn. Oakland, CA, New Harbinger Publications

Cooper, P.J. (2009). Overcoming Bulimia and Binge-Eating: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. London, Robinson

Fairburn, C.G. (2008). Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. New York, Guilford

Fairburn, C.G. (1995). Overcoming Binge Eating. New York, Guilford Press

Fennell, M. (1999). Overcoming Low Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. London, Robinson

Flett, G.L. and Hewitt, P.L. (2002). Perfectionism: Theory, Research and Treatment. Washington DC, APA

Gilbert, P. (2009). Overcoming Depression: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. London, Robinson

Hoffman, S.G. and Otto, M.W. (2008). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: Evidence-based and Disorder-specific Treatment Techniques (Practical Clinical Guidebook Series). New York, Routledge.

Otto, M.W. and Pollack, M.H. (2009). Stopping Anxiety Medication Workbook, 2nd edn. New York, OUP

Padesky, C.A. and Greenberger, D. (1995). Mind Over Mood: Change the Way You Feel by Changing the Way You Think. New York, Guilford Press

Veale, D. and Willson, R. (2005). Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques. London, Robinson

Essential websites

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: www. nice.org.uk

UK-based organization providing national guidance on public health, health technologies, and clinical practice

National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding and treatment of mental health problems

Useful websites

American Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: www.abct.org

Provides information about cognitive behavioral therapists and training in the UK

The Anxiety–Panic Internet Resource: www.algy.com/ anxiety

A self-help resource for those with anxiety disorders

The Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy: www.aacbt.org

Provides information about cognitive behavioral therapists and training in Australia

Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au

A national Australian initiative which contains a wealth of information about depression

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies: www.babcp.com

Provides information about cognitive behavioral therapists and training in the UK

Centre for Clinical Interventions: www.cci.health.wa.gov.au

This Australian website contains information about a range of psychological problems and includes a range of resources. There is information on building self-esteem and overcoming procrastination

Internet Mental Health: www.mentalhealth.com

Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr Phillip Long

The Mental Help Net: www.mentalhelp.net

This website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy

Mind Over Mood: www.mindovermood.com

A mental health resource for the public featuring the established principles of cognitive behavioral therapy

The MoodGym Training Program: moodgym.anu.edu.au This training program delivers cognitive behavior therapy for preventing depression