Increasing Happiness by Well-Being Therapy

A specific psychotherapeutic strategy for increasing psychological well-being, well-being therapy (WBT), has been developed almost two decades ago, and tested in a number of randomized controlled trials over these years. WBT is described in combination with cog nitive behavioral treatment or pharmacotherapy. Recent developments with children and adolescents, both in school and clinical settings, are also reported. These contributions underline the peculiarities of this approach: it is aimed at promoting happiness and well-being