Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression, Self-help Strategies for Happiness

This is the first self-help guide to using positive psychology techniques for mild-to-moderate depression. Positive psychology interventions have been developed to increase happiness and well-being but they have a very desirable side-effect – they also alleviate the symptoms of depression. Positive psychology offers a new approach to depression. The techniques can be used as a natural way to boost mood, to protect against depression, to overcome mild-to-moderate depression and to aid recovery alongside conventional depression treatment.

The book will be out in Feb 2012 (Duncan Baird Publishers). Here’s a preview of some of the chapter titles, which shows you which aspects of positive psychology are involved in overcoming depression.

• 1: The Positive Psychology Approach to Depression
• 2: The Story of Happiness
• 3. Positive Emotions – The Upwards Spiral to Well-being
• 4. Savouring the Moment
• 5. The Attitude of Gratitude
• 6. Meditation – The Mindful Approach
• 7. Learning Optimism – Self-Defence for the Mind
• 8. Resilience – The Road to Recovery
• 9. Positive Relationships – Other People Matter
• 10. Vitality – Body & Mind
• 11. Strengths – The Authentic You
• 12. Positive Directions – The Way Ahead After Depression