Stoicism and death acceptance: integrating Stoic philosophy in cognitive behaviour therapy for death anxiety

Abstract Growing empirical evidence has revealed the central role of death anxiety in numerous mental health conditions. Given this, there is a significant need for treatments which specifically address fears death. Whilst such have only recently been developed within clinical psychology, discipline philosophy long history offering valuable perspectives on may ameliorate this fear. In particular, we propose that Stoicism, originated ancient Greece and influenced early development cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), particular benefit to clinicians seeking anxiety. We present summary Stoic its arguments concerning Through integrating ideas argue current would from directly Lastly, review suggests cultivating attitudes are consistent with be associated reduced conclude an awareness potential guide improve CBT Further research needed order confirm whether centering lead reductions