Russ Harris

Russ Harris (born 1966) is a physician, psychotherapist, coach, and author. A former general practitioner, he combined psychological theory with practical approaches in his work. He trained with Steven Hayes, one of the founders of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and developed his own ACT training model. Harris wrote several ACT textbooks and self-help books on mental health and stress management. His bestseller on the pursuit of happiness was translated into more than 30 languages and sold over one million copies worldwide.