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Tuesday 18 May 7pm – 10pm
Literature and Spoken Word
Positive Psychology Responses to Depression
The Bristol Happiness Lectures 2010 With Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar, GP / Broadcaster Dr Phil Hammond and Addictions Specialist Dr Chris Johnstone. One in two people are likely to suffer depression at some point in their lives and £400 million is spent each year on anti-depressants. Yet Positive Psychology, the scientific study of human thriving, has identified self-help interventions that increase resilience in ways that both prevent and treat depression. In this fifth annual Bristol Happiness Lecture, Miriam Akhtar, one of Britain's pioneering positive psychologists, Dr Phil Hammond, medical doctor, writer, broadcaster and noted comedian and commentator on health issues (Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz), and Dr Chris Johnstone, addictions specialist, present an informative and enjoyable evening of lectures focusing on effective self-help approaches to strengthening positive mood and wellbeing. Miriam Akhtar Miriam Akhtar is one of Britain's pioneering positive psychologists. She holds a Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), the science of optimal human functioning and well-being, from the University of East London, the first programme of its kind in Europe, the partner to Professor Martin Seligman's MAPP at Pennsylvania University. With Chris Johnstone, she produced The Happiness Training Plan, an audio CD introducing practical strategies based on positive psychology research. Dr Phil Hammond Dr Phil Hammond is a medical doctor, writer, broadcaster and noted comedian and commentator on health issues. He has starred in his own show 59 Minutes to save the NHS at the Edinburgh Fringe, the BBC 2 TV series Trust Me, I'm a Doctor and in the BBC Radio 4 series Struck Off and Die. He has appeared on Have I Got News For You (BBC 1), as well as the The News Quiz and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4). He has written Private Eye's medical column, Doing the Rounds since 1992 and broke the story of the Bristol heart scandal. He gave evidence at the subsequent Public Inquiry. Phil Hammond: 'Sharp intelligent commentary woven through ruthlessly funny anecdotes.' THE BIG ISSUE Dr Chris Johnstone Dr Chris Johnstone is a medical doctor, former GP and addictions specialist who has pioneered the application of positive psychology within the NHS, the workplace and in adult education. His book Find Your Power – a toolkit for resilience and positive change (2nd ed, Permanent Publications, due out May 2010) tackles depression by strengthening our ability to address issues we find scary, difficult or depressing. Known as an inspiring speaker, Chris teaches at several UK universities and is demand as a speaker and trainer on the psychology of change, especially in relation to global issues. Book launch 6pm Find Your Power: A Toolkit for Resilience and Positive Change For more details see: www.chrisjohnstone.info
£11(£9) All seats unreserved.
Every adult ticket price includes a suggested voluntary donation of £1 to help secure our future. Group Discounts available. Supported by NHS Bristol, Bud UK Ltd, The Happy City Initiative and Permanent Publications    
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   The Bristol Happiness Lectures Now in its fifth year, The Bristol Happiness Lectures have established a reputation for being enjoyable, interesting events with leading speakers from positive psychology and the science of wellbeing. Past contributors have included Oliver James (2008), Ilona Boniwell (2007) and Raj Persaud (2006). The Bristol Happiness Lectures were initially developed by Chris Johnstone as part of his positive psychology education programme at Bristol University.  Find Your Power: A Toolkit for Resilience and Positive Change Permanent Publications (1 May 2010) |
