Clinicians have done well in learning how to reduce symptoms in the 20% of the population who are suffering from diagnosable emotional/mental conditions. There is now ample research indicating that psychology has plenty to offer to the rest of the population. This would include: 1) improving function at work, at play, and in relationships, 2) increasing life satisfaction, positive emotion, or happiness; and 3) reducing the vulnerability of people to developing some emotional conditions.
Please comment on ways that you could see this happening. What are the delivery options available to disseminate this information?
Dr. Paul Jenkins interviewed me in his monthly podcast on this topic. This discussion of Dr. Martin Seligman’s excellent book Authentic Happiness is posted at http://www.liveonpurposeradio.com/radio/2008/07/24/positive-psychology/
I would highly encourage readers to explore Authentichappiness.org.
July 24, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Dean, Thank you for doing this interview with me – the positive direction is the future of psychology!