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March 04-05, 2019 | London, UK
European Nursing Congress
Journal of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing | Volume 2
Background: Although within contemporary psychology
the psychiatric terminology of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of the American Psychological
Association still remains pervasive, there is now a
growing momentum that is concerned not only with the
alleviation of disorders but with the advancement of well-
being, through the promotion of optimal functioning.
Aim: In light of the call for the re-definition of mental
health and well-being, the present aim was to provide
a response from the perspective of positive psychology.
The potential contribution of positive psychology
to such a redefinition is advanced across the three
substantive areas of theory, measurement, and practice.
Main Contribution: First, the advances in the theoretical
formulation and reformulation of mental health and well-
being are critically presented. Second, the developments
in the conceptualisation and operationalisation of
measuring instruments are illustrated. Third, the potential
for the revision and extension of psychology practice
are outlined. Across each of the three substantive areas,
significant attention is given to contemporary examples.
Conclusion: In light of the present response, further
attention is now required to research and promote positive
psychology within allied disciplines such as nursing.
Speaker Biography
Christopher Alan Lewis is based at the Centre for Education Studies, University of Warwick
(UK). He is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Bashkir State University (Ufa, Republic
of Bashkortostan, Russia). He has held previous academic positions at Glyndwr University
and the University of Ulster. He holds degrees in Psychology (BSc, MPhil, DPhil) and
Education (MSc, MEd) from the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland), and Theology
(MA) from Bangor University (Wales). He is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Chartered
Health Psychologist (CPsychol (Health)), Chartered Scientist (CSci), and Associate Fellow
(AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society. He has published 243 peer-reviewed articles,
33 book chapters, 9 books, and 18 journal special issues (plus 2 in press). He is founding
Co-Editor of the journal Mental Health, Religion & Culture since its inception in 1998.
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Christopher Alan Lewis
Warwick University, UK
Re-defining mental health and well-being: The potential contribution of positive
psychology to nursing