This chapter illustrates the main applied research conducted in Southern Europe in the field
of positive psychology. Even though this field is relatively new and underrepresented in this …

In this chapter we examine the clinical implications of happiness and psychological well-
being. A specific psychotherapeutic strategy for increasing psychological well-being, well …

This chapter offers an overview of the scientific approaches to the study of mental health,
starting from the historical breakthrough represented by Maria Jahoda's emphasis on the …

The complications associated with obesity are some of the most pressing health concerns
facing the United States. At present, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and certain types of …

As clinical psychology becomes a more integrative discipline, the introduction of positive
psychology in the clinical realm has been a new promising trend. Several positive …

Ausgehend von dem Konstrukt des Flourishing, das hedonisches, eudaimonisches und
soziales Wohlbefinden umschließt, wird das unterschiedliche konzeptuelle Verständnis des …

Most studies in positive psychology focused on psychological factors and their impact on
mental health based on Western models and quantitative approaches (Datu et al., 2018) …

Radstaak, Hüning, and Bohlmeijer (2020) reported on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of
well‐being therapy (WBT) compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in the treatment of residual …

Mental health is integral to our well-being and is as important as being physically healthy.
The growing incidence of mental health issues in adolescents is a reflection of the reality …

Chapter 2 reports the findings from a systematic scoping review of the literature investigating
the relationship between mental illness and mental wellbeing. Specifically, the objective of …