Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Web-Based Positive Psychology Program for Youth Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial

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Researchers have begun to examine the efficacy of providing online programming for youth to increase mental health and resilience. This study examined the effectiveness of a website devoted to engaging youth in activities centered on five main components of happiness: positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. Results indicated that youth who regularly used the website showed decreases in mental health problems and increases in well-being.

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Manicavasagar, V., Horswood, D., Burckhardt, R., Lum, A., Hadzi-Pavlovic, D., Parker, G. (2014). Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Web-Based Positive Psychology Program for Youth Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16, 17-Feb. doi:10.2196/jmir.3176