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TY - JOUR
T1 - Positive psychology for depression
T2 - a critical review
AU - Clarry, Laura
AU - Carson, Jerome
PY - 2020/1/3
Y1 - 2020/1/3
N2 - Background Positive psychology has become a popular approach to psychology.Aim To evaluate the approach of positive psychology in dealing with depression and the strength of empirical research in the area.Method A comprehensive search was conducted using the search engines and databases: Scopus, Google Scholar, PsycARTICLES and ProQuest Central. Results were then screened.Results The ten reviewed studies indicate that the positive psychology approach is effective in treating depression and reducing symptoms. However, issues to be addressed include the need to integrate it with other approaches and how long it takes.Discussion The review highlights the effectiveness of positive psychology approaches and summarises the positives and negatives of the empirical research presented.Conclusion Positive psychology has clear, effective treatment methods that present benefits for the individual. However, the methods of treatment may be more time consuming and need more commitment from the individual than more traditional methods.
AB - Background Positive psychology has become a popular approach to psychology.Aim To evaluate the approach of positive psychology in dealing with depression and the strength of empirical research in the area.Method A comprehensive search was conducted using the search engines and databases: Scopus, Google Scholar, PsycARTICLES and ProQuest Central. Results were then screened.Results The ten reviewed studies indicate that the positive psychology approach is effective in treating depression and reducing symptoms. However, issues to be addressed include the need to integrate it with other approaches and how long it takes.Discussion The review highlights the effectiveness of positive psychology approaches and summarises the positives and negatives of the empirical research presented.Conclusion Positive psychology has clear, effective treatment methods that present benefits for the individual. However, the methods of treatment may be more time consuming and need more commitment from the individual than more traditional methods.
U2 - 10.7748/mhp.2019.e1312
DO - 10.7748/mhp.2019.e1312
M3 - Journal article
JO - Mental Health Practice
JF - Mental Health Practice
SN - 1465-8720
ER -