This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effectiveness of digital Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) in promoting well-being and reducing ill-being among children, adolescents, and young adults. Drawing from 35 controlled trials, the study evaluates the outcomes of PPIs, which focus on enhancing positive psychological states such as gratitude, hope, and compassion, while reducing negative emotions and stress. The findings suggest that digital PPIs can significantly improve well-being and alleviate ill-being symptoms, particularly in younger populations. The study highlights the potential of digital platforms to deliver accessible mental health interventions at scale, while emphasizing the need for more targeted approaches.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Application of Positive Psychology in Digital Interventions for Children Adolescents and Young Adults created by Sundas Saboor, MBBS, MPH et al in 2024.
Publication Date
JMIR Mental Health 2024
Course Material Authors
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Sundas Saboor, MBBS, MPH
Dr. Sundas Saboor is a researcher at the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She specializes in mental health interventions and public health. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Adrián Medina, MPH, EdM
Adrian Medina is a researcher at the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His expertise includes mental health education and adolescent well-being. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Anna Hollis, Ph.D., NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist currently living near Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed as a psychologist in 2 states (Michigan and South Carolina) and certified as a school psychologist in in 5 states (South Carolina, Michigan, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maryland). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); the Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP); and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Dr. Hollis obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Her professional interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Positive Psychology; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Urban School Psychology.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Discuss the growing public health issue of mental health concerns among children, adolescents, and young adults, including background/overview and prevalence.
Define positive psychology and identify the dimensions of the PERMA model introduced by Martin EP Seligman.
Describe Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs), including the theoretical framework and the reasoning for using them.
Discuss the growing use of digital interventions in the field of mental health, including the reasons for the expansion and the potential for use in prevention and intervention.
Explain and discuss the results of the current study and how these results can be used by mental health clinicians in clinical practice as well as the implications for future research.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 5th, 2025 and expires Feb 4th, 2035
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Course Creator
Anna Lynn Hollis, Ph.D. – No relevant financial relationships.
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