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Aaron Beck

Psychiatry · Psychiatry

Philadelphia, United States

147 H-Index
23,609 Citations
2,143 Total Impact
GLLasker Award (2006)0

Overview

Aaron Beck is a psychiatry specialist at University of Pennsylvania. Based in Philadelphia.

For Patients

  • Pioneered the Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a technique still used by doctors worldwide
  • Research was cited 24K+ times by other doctors and scientists, indicating significant influence on medical research
  • Based at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, United States

Biography

Aaron Beck was an American psychiatrist who is considered the father of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). His evidence-based approach to treating depression and anxiety has become the most widely practiced form of psychotherapy worldwide.

Affiliations & Institutions

Research Impact

10 Publications
23,609 Total Citations
10K+ Citation Milestone

Publication Timeline

024200820102012201520162017

Published In

Physics Letters BJournal of InstrumentationUvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam)The European Physical Journal CPhysical Review Letters

Areas of Expertise

Pioneering Techniques

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Medical Specialties

Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Aaron Beck

1964

Developed cognitive therapy

Created a structured therapy approach based on correcting distorted thinking patterns

1979

Published Cognitive Therapy of Depression

The landmark textbook that established CBT as a major therapeutic approach

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