Routledge International Handbook of Positive Health Sciences ... - 9781032456928

Routledge International Handbook of Positive Health SciencesPositive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine Research, Theory and Practice\nAuthor(s): Jolanta Burke, Ilona Boniwell, Beth Frates, Liana S. Lianov, Ciaran A. OBoyle\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032456928, 978-1032456928\nSynopsis\nThis ground-breaking book combines research and practice in the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology with the fastest-growing medical speciality of Lifestyle Medicine. \n\nSection 1 maps out the new field of positive health by exploring the scope, content and architecture of this rapidly emerging area of research. It explores research findings and applications derived from Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology that are critical for positive health. Section 2 delves into positive health research, covering topics such as using character strengths to improve health, maximising psychological wellbeing from head to to.