Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental
states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous …

Background The use of positive psychological interventions may be considered as a
complementary strategy in mental health promotion and treatment. The present article …

For at least four decades, researchers have studied the effectiveness of interventions
designed to increase well-being. These interventions have become known as positive …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: We aimed to investigate whether social capital (obtaining
support through indirect ties such as from neighbors) and social cohesion …

There is a growing need for a new kind of debate at the intersection of the humanities and
healthcare, health and well-being. In the recent past the field of medical humanities has …

Background: Patients who visit online support groups benefit in various ways. Results of our
earlier study indicated that participation in online support groups had a profound effect on …

Background Web 2.0 has improved interactions among peers on the Internet, especially for
the many online patient communities that have emerged over the past decades. Online …

This paper addresses the question of how older people can be supported to actively self-
manage their own process of ageing such that overall wellbeing is achieved and maintained …

Background Frailty is highly prevalent in older people. Its serious adverse consequences,
such as disability, are considered to be a public health problem. Therefore, disability …

Meta-analyses indicate the efficacy of positive psychology interventions in promoting well-
being. But, despite accumulating empirical and anecdotal evidence of these interventions' …