Depression treatments focus mostly on decreasing negative emotions. But a study finds that increasing positive ones might be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Many people come to therapy grappling with the effects of ...

What can a therapist who uses positive psychology help with? Positive psychology can help a person with their negative thoughts and behaviors. The principles are useful for day-to-day concerns such as ...

Building resilience is essential to flourishing as a leader, especially as a current or aspiring CEO. I’ve written about the foundational factors for building resilience that have allowed my clients ...

Scientists are rethinking how depression should be treated by focusing less on reducing negative feelings and more on ...

Positive psychology is the study of optimal human functioning. It became popular at the turn of the century when Martin Seligman, then president of the American Psychological Association, called upon ...

Katie, a 40-year-old woman in the county of Devon in England, has battled depression most of her life. She’s received lots of treatment, including with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The latter ...

The intersection of contemplative science and positive psychology has garnered increasing attention as scholars and practitioners seek integrative ...

New Police Week vision: Experts suggest using the PERMA model to transform Police Week from a purely commemorative event into one that supports officer flourishing. Balancing grief and growth: ...