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Developing Psychological Well-Being in Distressed Older Patients
Journal of Health Service Psychology
  • Jodie E. B. Maccarrone, Nova Southeastern University
  • Barry Nierenberg, Nova Southeastern University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Disciplines
Abstract/Excerpt

Depression and anxiety are common disorders in older adults. For some, even after a combination of pharmacological and psychological treatments, residual symptoms and periodic relapse persist throughout the lifespan. This pattern can lead to pessimism, as well as an increasing deficit in euthymia. Well-Being Therapy is an innovative approach to addressing depression and anxiety symptoms that are often influenced and accompanied by low levels of psychological well-being. The core principles of well-being therapy, as well as the related concepts of euthymia, eudaimonia, and psychological well-being, are described and illustrated.

DOI
10.1007/s42843-021-00026-5
Citation Information
Jodie E. B. Maccarrone and Barry Nierenberg. "Developing Psychological Well-Being in Distressed Older Patients" Journal of Health Service Psychology Vol. 47 (2021) ISSN: 2662-2653
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barry-nierenberg/140/