Improving Positive Affect in a Practical Manner â MM1507
Over the years positive psychology has placed strong emphasis on how positive affect can improve health. This prompted Vista Clinic to develop the Happiness HELPS campaign as a means of improving positive affect in patients. The aim of the campaign is to promote mental health and to reduce the symptoms of depression. The Happiness HELPS concept consists of a set of practical actions that can be carried out on a daily basis in order to combat the negative emotional affects of depression and anxiety. The acronym âHELPSâ provides an easy-to-follow guide which can be used by everyone to promote and maintain their mental health.
HELPS stands for:
⢠Help Others
⢠Exercise
⢠Learn
⢠Play
⢠Spiritual Growth
Modern Medicine â July 2015
