Aaron T. Beck

Aaron T. Beck was an American psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for developing cognitive therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional difficulties. His work emphasized the role of cognition in mental health, paving the way for effective treatments for conditions like depression and anxiety. Beck also created the Beck Depression Inventory, a widely used questionnaire to assess the severity of depression. Through his research and clinical practice, Beck significantly influenced psychology and psychiatry, offering new insights into how thoughts impact feelings and behavior.