Question

Link between health psychology and positive psychology

Answer 1

How you think affects your health

That is one of the larger findings from the field of positive psychology. For example, those with a more optimistic perspective live longer, can recover from illness faster, and are more likely to engage in positive health behaviors (exercising, not smoking, etc…). This research article is a review of 137 studies which explore the relationship between positive thought and positive health.

Summary

This article focuses on 4 specific elements:

The research in positivity and health that predates the positive psychology movement.The possible mechanisms through which positive thought impacts health.Four misconceptions about positive psychology.Prescriptions against the serious pitfalls that popular views of positive thinking represent to progress and science