The Fount model of self image, seeks to provide a simple and pragmatic transdiagnostic framework for use in psychotherapy and public mental health education. The following video describes the Fount self image model and its implications.

Please note: the following video is an excerpt from the Fount Mind Wellbeing Workbook/Course.

Further reading: Chapter 6 of Mind Wellbeing: A Workbook & Manual for Achieving Mental Wellness and Healthy Relationships (2023).

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