New! Foundations of Positive Psychology Enrollment is now open for a specialization in Foundations of Positive Psychology via Coursera. Earn an online certificate taught by: Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman

Dr. James Pawelski

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Welcome to the Authentic Happiness Website! Here you can learn about Positive Psychology through readings, videos, research, surveys, opportunities and more. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive.

New! Foundations of Positive Psychology Enrollment is now open for a specialization in Foundations of Positive Psychology via Coursera. Earn an online certificate taught by: Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman

Dr. James Pawelski

Dr. Angela Duckworth

Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft

Dr. Karen Reivich

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Grit: New Book by Dr. Angela Duckworth

The World Happiness Report reviews the state of happiness in the world today

Discover Positive Health Our health care system has long focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. But health is more than absence of disease. Positive Health focuses on promoting people’s positive health assets—strengths that can contribute to a longer, healthy life.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Program at the University of Pennsylvania

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