Article
Psychology, Applied
Samantha J. J. Heintzelman, Kostadin Kushlev, Ed Diener
Summary: A variety of positive psychology intervention activities can increase subjective well-being, but the impact varies across individuals. Two studies explore strategies for personalizing a program of PPI activities to efficiently increase subjective well-being. Participants in Study 1 favored self-selection and reported using weakness-based strategy the most. Study 2 found that the weakness-based and self-selection personalization strategies outperformed random assignment in terms of subjective well-being improvement and skills enhancement.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-HEALTH AND WELL BEING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David B. Yaden, Jennifer Claydon, Meghan Bathgate, Belinda Platt, Laurie R. Santos
Summary: The study compared the impact of different massive open online courses on the well-being of adult students, finding that courses teaching evidence-based interventions were helpful in improving mental health, with The Science of Well-Being course showing better results in enhancing students' well-being.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diego Garcia-Alvarez, Maria Jose Soler, Rubia Cobo-Rendon, Juan Hernandez-Lalinde
Summary: The COVID-19 educational crisis has presented challenges and opportunities for teaching staff, which can be addressed from the perspectives of sustainable development goals in health and education. A character education training program was conducted for principals and teacher coordinators during the pandemic, aiming to enhance professional competencies and teacher well-being through positive psychology. The intervention, targeting teaching coordinators and principals in Uruguay, showed positive effects on self-efficacy, resilience, dedication and enthusiasm, and teacher training.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Carmen Valiente, Regina Espinosa, Alba Contreras, Almudena Trucharte, Vanesa Peinado, Belen Lozano, Juan Nieto, Elena Cerezo
Summary: Early adulthood is a critical period for individuals to develop autonomy, and positive resources and practices can help them develop resilience and positive interpersonal patterns. A randomized control study showed that a theory-driven, multi-component, positive psychology group intervention significantly improved well-being in young adults, with the effects lasting for months.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
James Alexander Lee, Christos Efstratiou, Panote Siriaraya, Dinkar Sharma, Chee Siang Ang
Summary: The study developed an smartphone application called SnapAppy, merging momentary photography with traditional positive psychology interventions to enhance participants' emotional well-being over a month. Findings revealed that features like the number of photos, diversity, annotation effort, revisited photos, and subjects photographed were positively correlated with participants' mood and emotional states.
PERVASIVE AND MOBILE COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jannis T. Kraiss, Peter M. ten Klooster, Melissa Chrispijn, Anja Stevens, Bennard Doornbos, Ralph W. Kupka, Ernst T. Bohlmeijer
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a multicomponent positive psychology intervention (PPI) as an adjunct to treatment for euthymic patients with bipolar disorder (BD). The results showed that the PPI group had significantly improved mental well-being and personal recovery compared to the group that received only usual treatment. Therefore, this intervention method is valuable for the treatment of euthymic BD patients.
Article
Psychiatry
Gary A. Morse, Nathaniel A. Dell, Allison M. Murphy, Madeline Stewart
Summary: The study finds significant similarities and important distinctions between happiness and recovery. Promoting happiness should be a priority for mental health professionals, policymakers, and researchers.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fabio Alexis Rincon Uribe, Maria Fernanda Monteiro Favacho, Paula Marilia Nascimento Moura, Diana Milena Cortes Patino, Janari da Silva Pedroso
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app-based intervention program (OneUS) designed to cultivate positive emotions and positive thinking to improve overall well-being. It is a randomized controlled trial with 200 participants randomly assigned to either a mobile health intervention condition (OneUS App) or an active control condition. The primary outcome is optimal well-being assessed using the multidimensional PERMA-Profiler scale. The study's strengths include the development of an evidence-based mobile health app to promote well-being, while limitations include potential participant drop-out and the non-generalizability of the results to clinical populations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yuan Zheng, Jingyi Zhou, Xianglong Zeng, Mingyan Jiang, Tian P. S. Oei
Summary: This study developed a mindfulness-based positive psychology (MBPP) intervention and found that it significantly reduced negative emotions and improved environmental mastery, leading to enhanced subjective well-being and psychological well-being.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Liora Bar-Tur
Summary: The program aims to help older adults cope with challenges, improve well-being, and can be promoted through a wide range of community education programs, suitable for community-dwelling seniors.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Maria Stefanova, Gemma Taylor, Pamela Jacobsen
Summary: The study found that only one-third of service users with psychosis who demonstrated willingness to engage in psychological therapy during inpatient admission actually received therapy at 6-month follow-up. Therapy receipt was more likely for those with lower delusional distress at discharge, Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and discharge to an Early Intervention service.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Elizabeth N. Madva, Monika Sadlonova, Lauren E. Harnedy, Regina M. Longley, Hermioni L. Amonoo, Emily H. Feig, Rachel A. Millstein, Juliana Zambrano, Alexandra Rojas Amaris, Jane Jurayj, Helen Burton Murray, Kyle Staller, Braden Kuo, Laurie Keefer, Jeff C. Huffman, Christopher M. Celano
Summary: This article systematically reviewed the relationship between positive psychological well-being (PPWB) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings indicate that individuals with IBS have lower levels of PPWB compared to healthy populations, and greater PPWB is associated with better physical, psychological, and health-related quality of life outcomes. Therefore, interventions targeting PPWB may have the potential to improve IBS-related outcomes.
GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jiankang Zhang, Fuda Li, Keheng Xiang
Summary: This study explores the well-being dimension and identification process of event tourists, validates the well-being occurrence mechanism of event tourism, and examines the correlation between the well-being of event tourists and the frequency and duration of event tourism. The study adopts a sequential mixed-methods design, including qualitative interviews and quantitative analysis, and identifies relationship and achievement as significant dimensions of event tourists' well-being.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nicole Farmer, Elizabeth W. Cotter
Summary: The prevalence of psychosocial distress is increasing in the United States, while the focus of cooking research has largely been on nutrition and dietary quality. However, cooking may also have a beneficial role in reducing psychosocial distress and promoting well-being. By applying Seligman's well-being model to cooking, researchers may be able to explore the psychosocial outcomes associated with this activity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kuba Krys, Colin A. Capaldi, John M. Zelenski, Joonha Park, Martin Nader, Agata Kocimska-Zych, Anna Kwiatkowska, Piotr Michalski, Yukiko Uchida
Summary: Well-being is recognized as a fundamental human goal and aspiration, but research shows that family well-being may be valued more than personal well-being across different cultural contexts. This suggests that policymakers and scientists may need to prioritize family well-being more in their work.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ashleigh Charles, Palak Korde, Chris Newby, Alina Grayzman, Ramona Hiltensperger, Candelaria Mahlke, Galia Moran, Juliet Nakku, Jackie Niwemuhwezi, Rebecca Nixdorf, Eva Paul, Bernd Puschner, Mary Ramesh, Grace Kathryn Ryan, Donat Shamba, Jasmine Kalha, Mike Slade
Summary: This study aimed to develop a proportionate methodology for translating various study materials in global health trials. The methodology includes categorizing study materials, integrating existing translation frameworks, and implementing and refining the methodology in different countries. The translated primary outcome measure demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Fiona Ng, Christopher Newby, Clare Robinson, Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley, Caroline Yeo, James Roe, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Roger Smith, Susie Booth, Sylvia Bailey, Stynke Castelein, Felicity Callard, Simone Arbour, Mike Slade
Summary: The study found that narratives describing a narrator in intermediate recovery generated higher levels of hopefulness. Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds had lower levels of connection with narrators, potentially due to reduced visibility of diversity characteristics.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Rebecca Nixdorf, Lena Nugent, Rabeea'h Aslam, Sarah Barber, Ashleigh Charles, Lion Gai Meir, Alina Grayzman, Ramona Hiltensperger, Jasmine Kalha, Palak Korde, Rachel Mtei, Jackie Niwemuhwezi, Mary Ramesh, Grace Ryan, Mike Slade, Lisa Wenzel, Candelaria Mahlke
Summary: This study evaluates the implementation of a peer support worker intervention at six sites. Through focus groups and questionnaires, the study identifies key themes and challenges in the implementation process. Recommendations are made based on the pilot phase.
ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Simon Riches, Ruxandra Vasile, Natalie Steer, Anna Murray, Amber Goneni, Aleksandra Orehova, Rachel Temple, Rose Thompson, Fiona Houston, Helen L. Fisher
Summary: This paper describes a mental health-awareness audio tour of the National Gallery, London, and evaluates its development and implementation. The tour was a collaboration between Gallery staff, young people with lived experience of mental health issues, academics, and technologists. Interviews were conducted with developers and data-collectors, and thematic analysis was performed. Participants emphasized the value of the arts in raising awareness about mental health, as well as the importance of teamwork, lived experience, and co-production. However, they also highlighted the challenges of integrating low-budget projects into large-scale venues.
Article
Psychiatry
Yasuhiro Kotera, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Fiona Ng, Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley, Yasmin Ali, Chris Newby, Caroline Fox, Emily Slade, Simon Bradstreet, Julian Harrison, Donna Franklin, Olamide Todowede, Mike Slade
Summary: Demand for digital health interventions is increasing globally. The use of recorded mental health recovery narratives is becoming more common in digital health interventions. These narratives provide a first-person account of recovery from mental health problems and can have helpful impacts such as validation of experiences. However, there is a need to ensure diversity and inclusivity in narrative collections to maximize benefits and minimize harm to service users.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Stine Bjerrum Moeller, Matthias Gondan, Stephen. F. F. Austin, Mike Slade, Sebastian Simonsen
Summary: Normative data provides a reference for interpreting mental health status. This study reports Danish general population norms for four mental health indicators, assessing social functioning, personal recovery, symptom burden, and subjective well-being.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Daniel Hayes, Elizabeth M. Camacho, Amy Ronaldson, Katy Stepanian, Merly McPhilbin, Rachel A. Elliott, Julie Repper, Simon Bishop, Vicky Stergiopoulos, Lisa Brophy, Kirsty Giles, Sarah Trickett, Stella Lawrence, Gary Winship, Sara Meddings, Ioannis Bakolis, Claire Henderson, Mike Slade
Summary: This study describes the organizational and student characteristics, fidelity, and annual spending of Recovery Colleges (RCs) across England. A typology of RCs is generated based on these characteristics, and the relationship between characteristics and fidelity is explored.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fiona Lobban, Paul Marshall, John Barbrook, Grace Collins, Sheena Foster, Zoe Glossop, Clare Inkster, Paul Jebb, Rose Johnston, Hameed Khan, Christopher Lodge, Karen Machin, Erin Michalak, Sarah Powell, Jo Rycroft-Malone, Mike Slade, Lesley Whittaker, Steven H. Jones
Summary: Living libraries provide a platform for individuals with lived expertise in mental health challenges to share their experiences and advice with others. This study aims to develop a program theory on how living libraries can improve mental health outcomes and create an implementation guide through a combination of realist synthesis and experience-based codesign.
Review
Psychiatry
Aislinn D. Gomez Bergin, Althea Z. Valentine, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Mike Slade, Chris Hollis, Charlotte L. Hall
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the reporting of adverse events (AEs) in randomized controlled trials of digital mental health interventions. The study found significant variation in the reporting of AEs in these trials, highlighting the need for specific guidelines to improve future reporting.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Simon Riches, Lawson Taylor, Priyanga Jeyarajaguru, Wim Veling, Lucia Valmaggia
Summary: This systematic review evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of immersive technologies in promoting workplace wellbeing. The findings show that immersive VR environments can provide relaxation and stress reduction experiences that are helpful for workplaces, but more long-term data and controlled trials are needed to support the conclusions.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Bryher Bowness, Daniel Hayes, Katy Stepanian, Alessia Anfossi, Anna Taylor, Adam Crowther, Sara Meddings, Yasma Osman, Jason Grant, Julie Repper, A. Ronaldson, Claire Henderson, Mike Slade
Summary: This study found significant differences in gender, age, and diagnosis between students at Recovery Colleges and mental health service users, with some colleges having more students with recent inpatient admissions or involuntary detentions. The results suggest that service user students largely represent mental health service users, but some groups are underrepresented.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Simon Riches, Meirion Yusuf-George, Natalie Steer, Carolina Fialho, Ruxandra Vasile, Sarah L. L. Nicholson, Saira Waheed, Helen L. L. Fisher, Shuo Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated online Creativity Workshops as a staff support response for COVID-19-related stress in psychiatric staff. The results showed that these workshops were feasible and acceptable, and could reduce stress and improve mental health in the staff.
Article
Psychiatry
Simon Riches, Sarah L. Nicholson, Carolina Fialho, Jordan Little, Lava Ahmed, Harley Mcintosh, Ina Kaleva, Tom Sandford, Rebecca Cockburn, Clarissa Odoi, Lisa Azevedo, Ruxandra Vasile, James Payne -Gill, Helen L. Fisher, Catheleine van Driel, Wim Veling, Lucia Valmaggia, Freya Rumball
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of integrating a virtual reality relaxation clinic within acute psychiatric services. The findings suggest that virtual reality relaxation sessions can effectively reduce stress and improve psychological well-being for patients with acute psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, the implementation of virtual reality also resulted in a significant decrease in violent incidents and restrictive practices.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gloria Mittmann, Vanessa Zehetner, Stefanie Hoehl, Beate Schrank, Adam Barnard, Kate Woodcock
Summary: This scoping review explores the range and characteristics of augmented reality (AR) applications that improve social skills. The findings reveal that most applications are designed for children with autism, focusing on teaching the ability to recognize facial expressions. However, there are also diverse applications targeting the general population, including both children and adults, with a range of outcome goals.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Simon Riches, Neil Hammond, Marilla Bianco, Carolina Fialho, James Acland
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate specialist psychological therapists' views on therapeutic adaptations to CBT for autism that are most helpful for service users. Participants identified multiple challenges faced by service users and suggested various therapeutic adaptations to address these challenges. Adapting CBT may support clinicians and reduce challenges, while involving people with lived experience ensures interventions meet service users' needs.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
(2023)
