Positive Psychology and Adolescents: Part 2
Positive psychology has many effects on mental health and well-being, as discussed in part 1. Through positive psychology, people can influence and control their happiness, or at least many factors regarding it. Becoming aware of this earlier in life rather than later in life is optimal. People need to learn to start harnessing this power at a young age, because these practices can be taught and implemented into life at a young age. Young people are taught early on to eat healthy, exercise, and get good sleep, just to name a few things, so just as important is teaching youth to appreciate the power and long-term benefits of positive psychology. Mental health is paramount for balance in life, meaning proper physical, mental, and emotional health as well. If one of these is not where it needs to be, the others can be affected. Adolescence is a good time to start with the implementation of positive psychology due to the multitude of changes inherent in this developmental time period...