The Prevention of Anxiety and Depression: Theory, Research, and Practice

In The Prevention of Anxiety and Depression, editors David J. A. Dozois and Keith S. Dobson demonstrate that prevention efforts are warranted in addressing the two most common mental health ailments. Leading experts examine current models and practices in prevention and the empirical evidence on risk and vulnerability for anxiety and depression separately and as co-morbid disorders. Authors survey the emerging support for intervention efforts at various stages. From this comprehensive and cutting edge literature, the editors synthesize a set of innovative recommendations for theory development and research.

Keith S. Dobson, PhD, is Full Professor and Director of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He conducts active research in the two primary domains of clinical depression and psychotherapy research. Dr. Dobson has over 120 publications, 7 books, and numerous conference presentations and clinical workshops to his credit, as well as active grants from the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research and the National Institute of Mental Health. In addition to his research interests, Dr. Dobson is actively involved in professional psychology, and has served in provincial and national organizations of social science, health, and psychology, including a former post as president of the Canadian Psychological Association. He maintains an active clinical practice in the area of cognitive therapy.