A Prescription with a Difference: Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. It is derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning gratefulness or thankfulness. In its simplest form, gratitude refers to a ‘state of thankfulness’ or a ‘state of being grateful. Gratitude is quite difficult to define. It is an emotion, attitude, moral virtue, habit, personality trait and coping response. Gratitude creates positive feelings that have been linked to greater resilience and well-being and has been used therapeutically for treating anxiety and depression.

Modern Medicine – Issue 1, 2025