What is it about?
Applying the latest positive psychology research findings is crucial for supporting the wellbeing of the mental health nursing workforce.
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Why is it important?
The historical outline of positive psychology and an explanation of key terms demonstrate its relevance today. The evidence-based, user-friendly practical tasks provided will help the reader understand how 'happiness' can be further personally developed.
Perspectives
I hope this article helps people to link the research to transferable skills in their daily life at work, at home and in education so that they can gain an almost Immediate positive effect if they choose to undertake the practical exercises. There is no one size fits all but the motivation to want to change is the first starting point. One day or day one - you choose!
Mrs Jan Macfarlane
University of Bolton
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This page is a summary of: Positive psychology and its role within mental health nursing, British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, May 2019, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjmh.2019.8.2.81.
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