WHY POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY UK?

Positive Psychology UK is an online portal that provides information and communication opportunities for those interested in positive psychological research and practical applications in the UK. It aims to offer:

• a comprehensive overview of Positive Psychology as a field from a distinct European perspective;
• useful information on how Positive Psychology can be applied in practice;
• a comprehensive directory of UK-based qualified professionals in Positive Psychology;
• online research opportunities to advance our knowledge of Positive Psychology.

WHAT IS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY?

You have probably heard of the term ‘positive psychology' on TV, radio or even in fashion magazines. But what is it really? What does it stand for? Positive psychology is a science of positive aspects of human life, such as happiness, well-being and flourishing. It can be summarised in the words of its founder, Martin Seligman, as the ‘scientific study of optimal human functioning [that] aims to discover and promote the factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive'.