Keith Dobson

My research interests lie primarily in the area of cognition and various psychopathological states; notably depression. Within this broad area I have conducted research on topics such as cognitive assessment in depression, the interactive role of cognition and life events in the causation of depression, the capability of assessment tools to differentiate anxiety from depression, and description of stable and unstable aspects of cognition associated with depression. Another aspect of my interest in cognitive models is the question of their therapeutic relevance. I have pursued this interest through studies examining cognitive therapy for depression, as well as training and process studies in cognitive therapy.  A recent focus of work has been on stigma related to mental disorders.

Additional Topics:
Professional Issues

Selected Recent Publications

 Singer, A. R., & Dobson, K. S. (2009). The effect of the cognitive style of acceptance on negative mood in a recovered depressed sample.   Depression and Anxiety, 26, 471- 479.

 Hernandez-Guzman, L., Dobson, K. S.,  Caso-Niebla, J., Gonzalez-Montesinos, M., Epp, A.,  Arratibel-Siles, M. L., & Wierzbicka-Szymczak, E. (2009).  The Spanish version of the Cognitive-Behavioral Avoidance Scale (CBAS).  Revista Latinoamericana de Psicologia, 41, 99-108.

 Backs-Dermott, B. J., Dobson, K. S., & Jones, S. L.  (2010). An evaluation of an integrated model of relapse in Depression.  The Journal of Affective Disorders, 124, 60-67.

Ching, L. E., & Dobson, K. S. (2010). An investigation of extreme responding as a mediator of cognitive therapy for depression.   Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48, 266- 274. 

 Mohammadkhani, P., & Dobson, K. S. Amiri, M. & Hossaini, F.  (in press). Psychometric properties of the Brief Symptom Inventory in a sample of recovered Iranian depressed patients.  International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology.

 Bemister, T., & Dobson, K. S. (in press). An updated account of the ethical and legal considerations of record keeping.  Canadian Psychology,

Selected Recent Book Chapters:

 Epp, A. M., Dobson, K. S., & Cottraux, J. (2009). Efficacy, indications and applications of individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychiatric patients.  In G. O. Gabbard (Ed.) The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments in Psychiatry. (pp. 239- 262). Washington, DC; American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

 Dobson, K. S., &  Hamilton, K. E. (2009). Cognitive restructuring: Behavioral tests of negative cognitions. In W. T. O'Donohue and J. E. Fisher (Eds.) General principles and empirically supported techniques of cognitive behavior therapy.  (pp. 194-198). Hoboken, NJ, US: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

 Dozois, D. J. A., & Dobson, K.S. (2010). Depression. In M. M. Antony & D. H. Barlow (Eds.) Handbook of assessment and treatment planning for psychological disorders, 2^nd Edition.  (pp. 344- 389).  New York: Guilford Press.

 Dobson, K. S. (in press). As If: Enacting desired schema change.  In H. Rosenthal (Ed.) Classic Anniversary Edition: Favorite Counseling and Therapy Homework Assignments.  New York: Routledge Press.

Recent Books:

 Dobson, K. S. & Dozois, D. J. A. (2008).  Risk factors in depression.  San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press.

 Dobson, D. J. G., & Dobson, K. S. (2009). Evidence-based Practice of cognitive behavior therapy.  New York, NY: Guilford Press.

 Dobson, K. S. (Editor). (2010). Handbook of Cognitive-behavioral Therapies (3rd Edition). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

 Dobson, K. S. (in press).  Cognitive therapy.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press.

Videos and DVDs:

 Dobson, K. S. (2010).  Cognitive  therapy over time.  Series VII-  Psychotherapy in Six Sessions.  Series editor: J. Carlson.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

 Dobson, K. S. (2011).  Cognitive –behavioral therapy strategies.  Series I-  Systems of Psychotherapy.  Series editor: J. Carlson.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Recent Consultations and Roles

 Conference Board of Canada. Minding what matters: Advancing mental health in Canadian organizations.   Conference Board report. May, 2011.

 Member, International Scientific Advisory Committee, International Congress of Cognitive Therapies, Istanbul, Turkey, June, 2011.

 Chair, International Scientific Advisory Committee, World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Lima, Peru, 2013. 

 Honorary Advisor, Chinese Association of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy. Hong  Kong, May, 2010- 2013.

 Principal  Investigator, Workplace Anti-stigma Programs, Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2010- 2013.

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