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<p>Amid rising rates of youth depression, anxiety, and suicidality, schools are increasingly called upon to support student mental health through proactive, evidence-based interventions. This paper explores the application of positive psychology as a school-based strategy to promote student well-being and flourishing. Grounded in Seligman’s PERMA model—Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—positive psychology shifts the focus from treating pathology to amplifying strengths and the positive elements of one’s life. Key components include character strengths development, mindfulness, optimism, and gratitude. The paper reviews several positive psychology school programs, including character strength programs, the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) framework, and the Maytiv PERMA program, all of which demonstrate improvements in students’ emotional well-being, school behavior, engagement, and academic performance. Counselors are encouraged to shift from problem-focused roles to proactive, strength-based consultation and serve as program leaders and facilitators. The paper concludes with recommendations for school administrators and counselors to adopt empirically supported programs tailored to their school environments. By prioritizing positive psychology, schools can become powerful agents of change in fostering positive youth mental health, academic success, and lifelong flourishing.</p>

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Applying Positive Psychology in Schools: A Conceptual and Practice‑oriented Review of Programs Supporting Student Well‑being

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    2026年5月28日

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  • Malia A Bloemker,
  • Adrienne G Sato,
  • W. Edward Craighead

摘要

Amid rising rates of youth depression, anxiety, and suicidality, schools are increasingly called upon to support student mental health through proactive, evidence-based interventions. This paper explores the application of positive psychology as a school-based strategy to promote student well-being and flourishing. Grounded in Seligman’s PERMA model—Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—positive psychology shifts the focus from treating pathology to amplifying strengths and the positive elements of one’s life. Key components include character strengths development, mindfulness, optimism, and gratitude. The paper reviews several positive psychology school programs, including character strength programs, the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) framework, and the Maytiv PERMA program, all of which demonstrate improvements in students’ emotional well-being, school behavior, engagement, and academic performance. Counselors are encouraged to shift from problem-focused roles to proactive, strength-based consultation and serve as program leaders and facilitators. The paper concludes with recommendations for school administrators and counselors to adopt empirically supported programs tailored to their school environments. By prioritizing positive psychology, schools can become powerful agents of change in fostering positive youth mental health, academic success, and lifelong flourishing.