The effect of positive psychology interventions on well-being and distress in clinical samples with psychiatric or somatic disorders : A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Although positive psychology interventions (PPIs) show beneficial effects on mental health in non-clinical populations, the current literature is inconclusive regarding its effectiveness in clinical settings. We aimed to examine the effects of PPIs on well-being (primary outcome), depression, anxiety, and stress (secondary outcomes) in clinical samples with psychiatric or somatic disorders.