Positive psychology: A key to positive education

Abstract

An epidemic of depression, pessimism and lowered self-esteem in the young generation constitutes not only one of the major threats to mental health, but also becomes a serious social and economic problem. Positive psychology believes that education is the most important weapon in combating and preventing the above identified problems and threats. The purpose of the paper is to present the possibility of the application of positive psychology which is highly interesting and promising trend in the field of education. Positive psychology emphasizes the importance of training the heart as well as the mind in education. Education has always focused on academics and fostering positive character development. Positive education is an approach to education that blends academic learning with character & well-being. The worldwide high prevalence of depression among young generation and the small rise in life satisfaction, and the synergy between learning and positive emotion all argue that the skills for happiness should be taught in schools