- Authentic Happiness
Martin Seligman, the bestselling author of Learned Optimism, introduces the revolutionary, scientifically based idea of "Positive Psychology." Positive Psychology focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses, asserting that happiness is not the result of good genes or luck. Seligman teaches that happiness can be cultivated by identifying and using many of the strengths and traits that you already possess--including kindness, originality, humor, optimism, and generosity. By frequently calling upon your "signature strengths" in all the crucial realms of life, you will not only develop natural buffers against misfortune and the experience of negative emotion, you will move your life up to a new, more positive plane. An online Signature Strengths Survey is provided along with a variety of brief tests that can be used to measure how much positive emotion you experience, in order to help determine what your highest strengths are.
(Added: Tue Jul 03 2007)
- Online Depression Screening Test
Take an anonymous and confidential depression-screening test from the National Mental Health Association. It is a quick and easy way to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression.
(Added: Mon Sep 04 2000)
- The Reawakening Center
Depressed? You can learn to challenge distorted thinking patterns that may be causing you unhappiness. Developed by Aetna Behavioral Health, the Reawakening Center is a colorful, upbeat website which can help you in the battle against depression.
(Added: Fri Jul 30 2004)
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