All in the Mind - Happiness and Optimism
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Dr Martin Seligman says psychology has spent the last 100 years studying how to be miserable; perhaps it's time to learn how to be happy.
In a special edition, Claudia Hammond talks to the father of Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman, about why optimism is not only good for your health, but could also help you live longer. Claudia visits a school that has introduced happiness lessons with some surprising results. And we hear from Dr Julie Norem about why, for some of us, a more pessimistic approach might be the winning strategy.
The programme also hears from listeners regarding the previous week's programme on the side effects of anti-psychotic medication for women.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 4:30PM Wed, 18 Nov 2009
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9:00PM Tue, 17 Nov 2009
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- Duration 30 minutes
