Cohen M
Centre for Complementary Medicine, Monash Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Victoria.
Aust Fam Physician. 2001 Jan;30(1):17-9.
The medical profession's focus on dealing with negative mental states has led to the suggestion of classifying 'happiness' as a major affective disorder (pleasant type).
To describe the symptoms and signs of happiness and discuss its health benefits.
Epidemiological data suggests that happiness is related to personality factors such as high self esteem, feelings of personal control and extroversion and is unrelated to demographic factors or the ownership of consumer goods. Humour is a communication device specifically designed to elicit joy and happiness and is effective in relieving anxiety and stress and enhances communication in medical settings. Recapturing the optimistic enchantment with life that is a part of childhood may be a key to happiness and health.
医学界专注于应对负面心理状态，这引发了将“幸福”归类为一种主要情感障碍（愉悦型）的提议。
描述幸福的症状和体征，并探讨其对健康的益处。
流行病学数据表明，幸福与诸如高自尊、个人掌控感和外向性等人格因素相关，而与人口统计学因素或消费品的拥有情况无关。幽默是一种专门设计用于引发喜悦和幸福的沟通方式，在缓解焦虑和压力以及增强医疗环境中的沟通方面很有效。重拾童年时期那种对生活的乐观魅力可能是幸福和健康的关键。
