Positive psychology and mental health

Pages:197-202
Bhavna Mukund (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat )
TB Singh (IBS, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat )

Positive psychology is a recent branch psychology primarily concerned with using the psychological theory, research and intervention techniques to understand the positive, adaptive, creative and emotionally fulfilling aspects of human behaviour. Mental health in India has become a priority for the people, community, and the state in the last two decades. In place of focusing and concentrating on the negative aspect of a person, a trend is developing to promote positive aspect of one’s personality. This paper explores the possibility of application of positive psychology in the area of mental health, specifically in the Indian context.