A "positive intervention" is a "happiness activity" - a term coined by positive psychologists to describe an action one can take to improve their psychological well-being. For example: maintaining a ...

I recently celebrated my 51st birthday with very little fanfare, and that is generally just how I like it. Ever since my mother passed away 23 years ago and my grandmother 9 years after that, ...

Positive psychology interventions encompass structured activities and practices intended to foster positive emotions, behaviours and cognitions with the aim of enhancing overall well-being. Common ...

Researchers tested a digital version of a positive psychology intervention called "Three Good Things" (3GT) among health care workers to assess whether gratitude practice improved well-being. Two ...

Making a concerted effort to increase positive emotion shows promise as a way to improve wellness and address burnout in nurses, according to an article in AACN Advanced Critical Care. Many wellness ...

Many people have probably heard the term “positive psychology”, but know little about what it means in practice. Positive psychology aims to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure ...

While individual interventions have become popular among employers to enhance workplace well-being, a new study shows interventions may have to take place on an organizational level to be effective.

The Certificate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) prepares educators and related service personnel to address the unique behavioral needs of PreK–12 learners through proactive, ...

Interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health are receiving considerable attention from policy makers and health care executives. The interest is fueled in part by expected returns ...