Julie Erickson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and adjunct faculty member in the department of applied psychology and human development at the University of Toronto. Erickson's research interests focus on understanding the epidemiology of mental disorders in late life, reducing barriers to treatment seeking, and optimizing evidence-based psychological treatment for older adults. She offers workshops, seminars, and clinical supervision on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with older adults. She maintains an active clinical practice focusing on the treatment of middle-aged and older adults. Erickson's research has been published in journals such as Aging & Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety, Clinical Psychology Review, and Cognitive and Behavioural Practice. Neil A. Rector, PhD, is research scientist at the Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI), director of the Mood and Anxiety Research and Treatment Program, director of research in the department of psychiatry at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and an affiliate clinical scientist in the Mood and Anxiety Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Rector was a former staff psychologist and director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at CAMH. Rector's research interests focus on the study of cognitive and behavioural mechanisms of vulnerability in the development and persistence of anxiety and mood disorders and their treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In addition to having an active CBT practice, Rector trains and supervises psychology and psychiatry students, runs workshops nationally and internationally, and is codirector of the University of Toronto's Continuing Medical Education Intermediate and Advanced CBT courses. He has published more than one hundred scientific publications and book chapters, and is author of seven books.
"""The Aging Well Workbook for Anxiety and Depression is a lovely resource for older adults who experience anxiety and/or depression, and their providers and families. Educational background material and skills to manage anxiety and depression are clearly described and solidly rooted in scholarly evidence. Case examples and practice exercises integrated throughout the workbook add to its clarity and relevance. An excellent addition to the self-help literature."" --Melinda A. Stanley, PhD, distinguished emeritus professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, board member of the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and coauthor of Abnormal Psychology--Melinda A. Stanley, PhD ""Aging not only brings physical ailments, but can also come with anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are relatively easy and effective methods to target these problems. Julie Erickson and Neil Rector's TheAging Well Workbook for Anxiety and Depression describe these methods and guide you through them. I highly recommend this book."" --Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Alexander von Humboldt professor at Philipps University of Marburg in Germany--Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD ""If you're an older adult and find you're worried or down much of the time (or you care about an older person who's anxious or down), then you need this wonderful workbook. Depression and anxiety aren't the norm, even when older adults have health problems or other life difficulties. This easy-to-read manual will teach you invaluable skills for improving your mood, getting back into the swing of life, and achieving your goals."" --Judith Beck, PhD, president of The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and author of books for consumers on using CBT for weight loss and maintenance--Judith Beck, PhD ""This new book by Erickson and Rector is an outstanding resource for anyone who wants to learn about using CBT for the management of anxiety and depression in later life. It is easy to read, and the authors have provided excellent case examples, tables, and figures to illustrate concepts that are important to understand in the management of anxiety and depression in later life using CBT."" --Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP, professor, chairman, and Bhatia Family Endowed Chair in the department of psychiatry at Creighton University School of Medicine--Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP ""With their unique insights into the research and life experiences of older adults, Erickson and Rector provide clear, practical, step-by-step instruction on how to use the most effective tools of CBT to overcome anxiety and depression. Their numerous case examples illustrate how to tailor specific CBT strategies to the problems and challenges of aging. The workbook offers a positive, hopeful outlook, becoming an essential resource for any seniors not experiencing the golden years of life."" --David A. Clark, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick; and author of The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, The Negative Thoughts Workbook, and The Anxious Thoughts Workbook for Teens--David A. Clark, PhD"