You might have experienced the following scenario: sitting with a group of friends, when someone raises the topic of positive psychology. A number of people then respond with sarcastic comments such ...

Well-being research within organizational psychology has increasingly emphasized the role of contextual factors in shaping individuals’ quality of life and ...

A 2026 study found that 45.15 percent of participants 65 and older with more positive beliefs about aging showed improvement ...

Building resilience is essential to flourishing as a leader, especially as a current or aspiring CEO. I’ve written about the foundational factors for building resilience that have allowed my clients ...

What is mental wellbeing? A international study defines the 19 dimensions of positive mental health, providing a scientific ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Many people come to therapy grappling with the effects of ...

Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

The wellness movement appears to have the answers that our burnt-out minds need. However, psychological research and practice suggests that a superficial focus on candles, juice cleanses, and a “good ...

For decades, "mental well-being" has been one of the most used, but least agreed upon, terms in mental health. Now, a ...

Got some time on your hands this week as you drift in a holiday haze towards the end of the year? Then why not pick up the kind of book that will prepare you to have a happier, saner, more balanced ...