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Ajai R Singh1, Shakuntala A Singh2
1MD. Editor, Mens Sana Monographs, India.
Mens Sana Monographs
|December 30, 2016
Summary
This study explores the ethical considerations in Positive Psychiatry, defining key concepts and evaluating Positive Psychosocial Factors (PPSFs) using bioethical principles for future development.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Psychiatry
- Ethics
Background:
- Emerging field of Positive Psychiatry requires bioethical and philosophical examination.
- Defines core concepts: Bioethics, Positive Psychology, Positive Psychiatry, Positive Mental Health.
- Highlights the interconnectedness and distinctions between these concepts.
Conclusions:
- Bioethical considerations are crucial for the advancement of Positive Psychiatry.
- A structured ethical framework is necessary for evaluating interventions and factors within the field.
- Understanding the interplay of PPSFs and their ethical dimensions will guide future research and practice.
Keywords:
Aristotle's four causes - Material, Efficient, Formal and FinalAutonomyBalancingBeneficenceBioethicsCommon moralityDouble-effectsEthicsJusticeMoralityNon-malfeasanceOptimismParticular moralityPersonal masteryPositive Mental HealthPositive PsychologyPositive Psychosocial FactorsPrinciplismPseudo-optimismPseudo-resilienceResilienceSocial engagementSpecificationSpirituality/ReligiosityWisdomRelated Concept Videos
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