Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
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Positive psychology narratives - A global perspective

International Conference on Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

June 13-14, 2016 Philadelphia, USA

Jennifer Chien-Wen Kao

Columbia University, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychol Psychother

Abstract :

In this diverse panel, we will be discussing research findings from the numerous studies conducted at the Global Mental Health Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University that highlight generating positive attitudes towards mental health, redefining and reframing pathology and the resilience and the ability of people to thrive in adverse situations. Strong Minds: Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), an evidence-based therapy for depression has been adapted, tested and is now being disseminated in its group formed by a nongovernmental organization (Strong Minds) for use with depressed women in Ugandan rural communities. Following intervention termination, many of the women in the groups decided on their own to continue meeting. They also ran peer-led groups to assist other community members. We have been following a cohort of women who were in treatment and will present 6-month follow-up data on their activities.

Biography :

Email: ck2687@tc.columbia.edu