Aaron T. Beck
July 18, 1921 – November 1, 2021
Aaron Temkin Beck is widely regarded as the father of cognitive therapy. His pioneering theories profoundly influence the treatment of clinical depression and have inspired the development of further cognitive techniques. Beck also developed self-report measures to assess depression and anxiety. His extensive research in psychotherapy, psychopathology, and suicide has resulted in over 600 professional articles and 25 books, significantly shaping the landscape of American psychiatry and psychotherapy.