Name: The new era of positive psychology
Uploaded: 2008-07-21T07:28:00Z
Duration: 23 min 28 s
Description: Martin Seligman talks about psychology -- as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?

Martin Seligman talks about psychology -- as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?

The new era of positive psychology

Psychology has shifted from merely treating misery to exploring how people can thrive. After decades of focusing on mental illness, researchers now study what makes life genuinely satisfying. Surprisingly, the science shows that pursuing pleasure alone does little for lasting satisfaction, while meaning and deep engagement matter most. Simple interventions like gratitude visits or using personal strengths can measurably boost well-being.

Happiness Is More Than Pleasure, It’s Meaning And Engagement

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brain

education

happiness

psychology

science

technology

personality

emotions

evolution

TED Stage Talk

Martin Seligman: The new era of positive psychology