Positive psychology made practical: a case study with naval specialists.

نویسندگان

  • Charles H van Wijk
  • Adéle H Waters
چکیده

The literature on psychological resilience provides significant theoretical developments to understand and enhance the health and well-being of individuals. This article presents a case study of the implementation of an interview model, using concepts from resilience literature, to deal with the annual mental health screening of a group of naval specialists. The model is based in a salutogenic approach and aims to recognize the depth of experience of the human existence and to enhance physical and mental health, as well as general coping, to promote the well-being of individuals.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Military medicine

دوره 173 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008