Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing psychopharmacology symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Psychopharmacology
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to psychopharmacology:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside psychopharmacology treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter psychopharmacology
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against psychopharmacology
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite psychopharmacology
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing psychopharmacology
Signature Strengths and Psychopharmacology
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust psychopharmacology intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Psychopharmacology Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace psychopharmacology treatment — it complements it. Treating psychopharmacology removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.