UPBEAT POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: OVERLAPS WITH RECOVERY MOVEMENT AND FIRST UK TRIAL
A first review has identified overlaps and possible synergies between the contemporary recovery
movement in addictions and the positive psychology movement in the broader field of psychological
health focused on strengths and wellbeing. The sole effectiveness trial to date was conducted in
England, a small pilot study which found substantial remission in alcohol dependence despite the
non-substance focus of the therapy.
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