Abstract Objective Positive psychology interventions (PPIs) have been found to be effective
for psychiatric and somatic disorders. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Background Both positive (eg, optimism, well-being) and negative (eg, stress, depressive
symptoms) psychological constructs are associated with cardiovascular health. Positive …

Background Positive psychologic characteristics have been linked to superior cardiac
outcomes. Objective Accordingly, in this exploratory study, we assessed positive psychology …

Objective Positive psychological well-being interventions have demonstrated promise in
improving both psychological and physical health-related outcomes in patients with …

BackgroundThe benefits of cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) and positive psychology
therapy (PPT) in patients with cardiovascular disease are still not well defined. We assessed …

Objectives Psychological factors influence clinical outcomes in patients with coronary artery
disease (CAD). Therefore, psychological interventions (PIs) may have beneficial effects in …

Background Negative emotions are linked to the onset and development of coronary heart
diseases (CHD), whereas positive emotions are associated with better health and lower …

Background Although positive psychology interventions (PPIs) show beneficial effects on
mental health in non-clinical populations, the current literature is inconclusive regarding its …

Background Among cardiac patients, positive psychologic factors are consistently linked
with superior clinical outcomes and improvement in key markers of inflammation and …

Poor psychological health (eg, depression and anxiety) is prospectively associated with
adverse cardiac outcomes. In contrast, there is increasing evidence that positive …