David H. Barlow

David H. Barlow
Born
David Harrison Barlow

(1942-04-30) April 30, 1942 (age 82)
Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame (BA), Boston College (MA), University of Vermont (PhD)
Known for
SpouseBeverly Colby (m. 1966)
Children2 children and 4 grandchildren
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsClinical Psychology, Anxiety disorders, Cognitive behavioral therapy
InstitutionsBoston University
Notable studentsSteven C. Hayes, Kelly D. Brownell
Websitehttp://bostonanxietytreatment.com

David H. Barlow (born April 30, 1942) is an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University.[1] He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Barlow is known for his research and publications on the etiology, nature, and treatment of anxiety disorders. The models and treatment methods that he developed for anxiety and related disorders are widely used in clinical training and practice. Barlow is one of the most frequently cited psychologists in the world.[2]

Barlow has published over 650 articles and book chapters, as well as over 95 books and clinical manuals, some of which has been translated to more than 20 languages.[3] He is best known for his book titled, Anxiety and Its Disorders: The Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic.[4]

Barlow has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of psychology, including the American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology,[5] the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science for "distinguished achievements in psychological science",[6] and Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts Psychological Associations.[2] He also has been awarded honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Vermont and William James College,[7][8] the Career/Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT),[9] and the American Psychological Foundation's 2018 Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology.[10]

Barlow is currently Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Professor of Psychology and Brain Sciences, and Psychiatry, Emeritus at Boston University.[1]

  1. ^ a b "David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP". Boston University Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "David Barlow Career/Lifetime Achievement Award". Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  3. ^ "David H. Barlow". Guilford Press. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  4. ^ "Anxiety and Its Disorders, Second Edition". Guilford Press. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "APA Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology". American Psychological Association. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  6. ^ "James McKeen Cattell Fellows". Association for Psychological Science. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Honorary Degree Recipients". University of Vermont. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  8. ^ Durand, V.M.; Barlow, D.H.; Hofmann, S.G. (2018). Essentials of Abnormal Psychology. Cengage Learning. pp. v. ISBN 9781337670777.
  9. ^ "Past Awards Winners". Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  10. ^ "Gold Medal Awards for Life Achievement". American Psychological Foundation. Retrieved June 4, 2018.