Positive Interventions and Their Effectiveness with Clinical Populations

Ruini, Chiara

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-52112-1_4

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“…These results join a growing literature citing the potential health benefits of purpose in life specifically and positive psychological functioning more broadly. Importantly, there are a growing number of clinic- and community-based interventions that have been shown to promote purpose in life [ 49 , 50 ], offering the potential to improve health and possibly longevity in middle-aged and older adults.…”

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Self-Rated Health and Mortality: Moderation by Purpose in Life

Friedman

Teas

2023

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Poor self-rated health consistently predicts reduced longevity, even when objective disease conditions and risk factors are considered. Purpose in life is also a reliable predictor of diverse health outcomes, including greater longevity. Given prior work in which we showed that purpose in life moderated the association between chronic conditions and health-related biological factors, the aim of the current study was to examine the role of purpose in life in moderating the relationship between subjective health and mortality. We also examined potential differences in these associations by race/ethnicity. Data were from two large national longitudinal studies—the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study—with a 12- to 14-year follow-up period for mortality estimates. Results of logistic regression analyses showed that purpose in life and self-rated health were both significantly positively associated with longevity, and that purpose in life significantly moderated the relationship between self-rated health and mortality. Stratified analyses showed similar results across all racial/ethnic groups, with the exception of Black MIDUS participants. These results suggest that greater purpose in life may provide a buffer against the greater probability of mortality associated with poor subjective health.

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Self-Rated Health and Mortality: Moderation by Purpose in Life

Friedman

Teas

2023

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“…Conceptualized as striving to realize one’s potential, eudaimonia represents a life-long challenge wherein improvements are always possible (Ruini, 2017). Accordingly, the main therapeutic goal of eudaimonic interventions centers on identifying opportunities for continued personal growth and purpose, even in difficult contexts, such as dealing with the diminished health and functional capacities that accompany aging.…”

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Contributions of eudaimonic well-being to mental health practice

Ryff

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this article is to examine synergies between a eudaimonic model of psychological well-being (Ryff, 1989) and mental health practice. The model grew out of clinical, developmental, existential and humanistic perspectives that emphasized psychological strengths and capacities, in contrast to the focus on emotional distress and dysfunction in clinical psychology. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual foundations of the eudaimonic approach are described, along with the six components positive functioning that are used to measure well-being. These qualities may be important in facilitating the recovery experiences, which are of interest in Mental Health and Social Inclusion. Findings Four categories of empirical evidence about eudaimonia are reviewed: how it changes with aging, how it matters for health, what are its biological and neurological underpinnings and whether it can be promoted. Major contemporary forces against eudaimonia are also considered, including ever-widening inequality, the enduring pandemic and world-wide strife. In contrast, encounters with the arts and nature are put forth as forces for eudaimonia. The relevance of these ideas for mental health research and practice is considered. Practical implications Enormous suffering defines our contemporary world. Such realities call for greater attention to factors that undermine as well as nurture the realization of human potential, the core of eudaimonic well-being. Originality/value Mental health is often defined as the absence of mental illness. The novelty of the eudaimonic approach is to define mental health as the presence of well-being, assessed with different components of positive functioning.

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Loneliness in psychosis: a systematic review

Lim

Gleeson

Álvarez‐Jiménez

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Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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The relationship between loneliness and psychosis remains poorly understood due to a lack of rigorous studies. Although having strong social relationships is crucial to facilitate recovery from serious mental illness, psychosocial interventions that specifically target loneliness in individuals with psychosis are lacking and sorely needed. Interventions targeting loneliness in those with psychosis will also need to account for additional barriers associated with psychosis (e.g., social skill deficits, impoverished social networks, and negative symptoms).

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Positive Interventions and Their Effectiveness with Clinical Populations

Cited by 3 publications

References 85 publications

Self-Rated Health and Mortality: Moderation by Purpose in Life

Self-Rated Health and Mortality: Moderation by Purpose in Life

Contributions of eudaimonic well-being to mental health practice

Loneliness in psychosis: a systematic review

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