FACT - Foundation for the Advancement of Cognitive Therapy

Foundation for the Advancement of
Cognitive Therapy
Research * Training * Education

Developing Effective Treatment for Depression

and Anxiety

Cognitive therapy is a highly structured form of psychotherapy that has proven to be effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression and related psychological disorders, and is currently one of the most widely respected and utilized modalities throughout the United States. The Foundation for the Advancement of Cognitive Therapy supports training and research on the treatment and nature of depression and anxiety disorders. Millions of people suffer from depression and anxiety disorders—often disabling individuals and breaking apart families. We are working to train therapists and conduct research to develop more effective treatments for these devastating problems.

Although the cognitive therapy model of depression and anxiety is internationally recognized as the leading and most effective psychological treatment for these problems, there is a need for the highest quality training for therapists in utilizing cognitive therapy. The Foundation supports training of qualified therapists in cognitive therapy. We provide support to interns, post-doctoral Fellows, and workshops. In addition, we support ongoing research programs on depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, worry, decision-making and personality disorders. The President of FACT is Dr. Robert L. Leahy. He is the President of the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy, President-Elect of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School and the author or editor of fourteen books in psychology. He is the Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York. Dr. Leahy’s recent books include: Basic Principles and Applications, Practicing Cognitive Therapy, Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy, Bipolar Disorder: A Cognitive Therapy Approach, Clinical Applications of Cognitive Psychotherapy, The Psychology and the Economic Mind, Cognitive Therapy Techniques, Roadblocks in Cognitive Therapy, and Psychological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder.

Dr. Leahy’s latest book, The Worry Cure, has met with
critical praise from the New York Times and Newsweek.

Board of Directors
Aaron T. Beck, M.D., University Professor of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania Medical School	Arthur Carter, Publisher New York Observer
Marylene Cloitre Graham Professor of Psychology New York University Medical School	Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D. President of FACT Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry Weill-Cornell Medical College
The Foundation is a non-profit corporation in New York State

Developing Effective Treatment for Depression

and Anxiety

Help Support Our Work

Please consider helping us with our research, training and education in cognitive therapy for depression and anxiety disorders. You can make a tax-deductible contribution to the Foundation by clicking on the donate button below.

Although the cognitive therapy model of depression and anxiety is internationally recognized as the leading and most effective psychological treatment for these problems, there is a need for the highest quality training for therapists in utilizing cognitive therapy. The Foundation supports training of qualified therapists in cognitive therapy. We provide support to interns, post-doctoral Fellows, and workshops. In addition, we support ongoing research programs on depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, worry, decision-making and personality disorders. The President of FACT is Dr. Robert L. Leahy. He is the President of the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School and the author or editor of fourteen books in psychology. He is the Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York. Dr. Leahy’s recent books include: Basic Principles and Applications, Practicing Cognitive Therapy, Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy, Bipolar Disorder: A Cognitive Therapy Approach, Clinical Applications of Cognitive Psychotherapy, The Psychology and the Economic Mind, Cognitive Therapy Techniques, Roadblocks in Cognitive Therapy, and Psychological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder.

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