Description

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A revolutionary approach to handling today's most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder.
IBS is often linked to stress, but the vast majority of treatments focus only on restrictive diets. By contrast, this book addresses the emotional component of the disorder through new research based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It actually encourages people to change the way they think about the ailment and stop avoiding situations they fear might exacerbate their symptoms. Tested in a unique randomized controlled trial by the author--who is a clinical psychologist and scientist--this program, based on a solid scientific foundation, offers new hope for IBS sufferers hoping to reclaim their life.

About the Author

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Melissa G. Hunt, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top clinical science training programs in the country. She is also a fellow and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Her primary interest is in the development and dissemination of empirically supported psychological treatments for chronic health problems, especially GI disorders. She has a number of scientific publications on the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in peer-reviewed academic journals, and has presented at numerous conferences (in psychology, nursing, and gastroenterology) both on her academic work and in the context of workshops for clinicians. Her work on IBS has been featured by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) podcasts for consumers. She recently presented this material at the annual American College of Gastroenterology meeting, where her work was selected and highlighted as being of special interest to the media. Professionally, she divides her time between teaching, supervision, research, and clinical practice. Melissa lives in PA.