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Therapies based on positive emotions may not work for all cultures, psychologists warn

April 25, 2011 by

Thinking happy thoughts, focusing on the good and downplaying the bad is believed to accelerate recovery from depression, bolster resilience during a crisis and improve overall mental health. But pursuing happiness may not be beneficial across all cultures.

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