Steven C. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 46 books and nearly 675 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” which is one of the most researched new methods of psychological intervention over the last 20 years, and is widely used in chronic pain. Dr. Hayes has received several national awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. His popular book Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for a time was the best-selling self-help book in the United States, and his new book A Liberated Mind has been released to wide acclaim. His blogs and TEDx talks have been read or viewed by over 3 million people, and he is ranked among the most cited psychologists in the world.