APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Eudaimonic Pathways of Activating Compassion Reduce Vulnerabilities to Paranoia
- Mark Scase
De Montfort University - Jasmin Gill
De Montfort University
Abstract
This study aimed to identify if compassion benefits paranoia and, if so what type of compassion. Following a series of different compassionate exercises in 104 participants it was found that mindfulness approaches were the most significant in reducing paranoia suggesting a new approach for psychological problems characterised by paranoia.
Positive Psychology