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Positive Psychology
The New Science of Happiness

The Most Exciting Discovery of Positive Psychology
is that happiness can be learned.

Regular psychology has been pretty effective in determining the types of mental illnesses that people suffer from. Researchers have found that depression and other illnesses are related to the biochemestry in the body and that this biochemestry can be changed through drugs, nutrition, and therapy that changes the way people think and act in certain situations. Phychologists have discovered effective cures for many mental illnesses through drugs and therapy.

Positive psychology studies what makes people happy and healthy, rather than what makes them sick and miserable. The field was founded in the 1990's with the discovery that people, and animals, could learn to be more optimistic and relsilent. In short, they discovered that happiness can be learned.

Mental illness is real, carries biological markers, and should be treated by the appropriate medical cure. And, happiness and success are real as well. They also carry biological markers, and can be enhanced by the appropriate actions.

This article series includes happiness science book reviews, summaries of recent research, and an introduction to key terms and concepts. To learn more about the new science of happiness, you can explore these articles which introduce key terms and concepts.

The New Science of Happiness- Five Important Findings from Positive Psychology That Help You Be Happier Now

The Definition of Happiness A Lucky 7 Definitions of Happiness.
Why Happiness in Important Ten Good Reasons to Be Happy
Measure Happiness Three Ways to Measure Happiness You Can Try Yourself
The Elements of Happiness Science Reveals the Formula for Happiness and the Secret to a Happy Life
Learned Optimism One of the Keys to Happiness
Creating Happiness Through Happy Activities and Flow

To dig even deeper, you might be interested in this article summarizing some of the recent research—

Happiness is Contagious One Happy Person Can Cheer Up a Whole Neighborhood
Health and Happiness Three Research Findings on the Link Between Happiness and Health
Does Money Buy Happiness? New Research Says Maybe

We give you science book reviews to show you where to study to become a real expert on the new science of happiness.

Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman, If you only read one happiness self help book choose this one.
Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert, a fascinating look at how we think or do not think about happiness

Finally, if you want to skip to the bottom line, try these quotes pages that focus specifically on key ideas from researchers and thinkers in the field--

Happiness Quotes Happiness quotes show that spiritual leaders and scientists agree on the importance and the source of happiness.
Dr. Martin Seligman Happiness Quotes from one of the pioneers and founders of happy science.

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