The psychology market is booming. But what can be expected from the healing promises of the mostly amateur-written self-help literature? The author compares popular self-help methods with the techniques of clinical psychotherapy. He highlights the strengths and weaknesses of these self-help concepts and explains the most effective factors. This not only allows the reader to gain orientation in the psychology market but also enables them to develop their own strategies to protect and improve their mental well-being.

Contents include:

• Dale Carnegie
• Dr. Joseph Murphy
• Self-analysis
• Autogenic training
• Self-hypnosis
• Neurolinguistic programming
• Rational-emotive therapy

Includes a practical application and methods index.