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MoodFit / Positive Emotions

Helps people experience more positive emotions, even during difficult or stressful experiences. Suitable for anyone seeking to improve their wellbeing, including those experiencing stress, illness, burnout, or non-acute depression and anxiety. No contra-indications.

How it Works​

MoodFit is a Positive Psychology intervention developed by the Medical Social Sciences School (Intervention Science) at Northwestern University.

Over 6 weeks, participants learn and practise core skills:

  • Noticing and savouring positive events
  • Gratitude
  • Mindfulness (includes 10+ guided meditations, replayable anytime)
  • Positive reappraisal
  • Self-compassion
  • Personal strengths
  • Attainable goals

Each topic combines psychoeducation with daily practice and reflection.

Evaluated in 10+ clinical trials across populations experiencing stress or distress, including dementia carers, nurses with burnout, people recently diagnosed with diabetes, depression, HIV, early breast cancer, and gun violence interrupters.

Outcomes​

  • 88% find the intervention acceptable
  • 61% retention at 12 weeks
  • Improved mental health, positive affect, life satisfaction, meaning/purpose, and general self-efficacy (ps < .05, ds = .45 to .63)
  • Decreased anger (p < .05, d = -0.41)

References​

Prof Judith Moskowitz, Northwestern University.

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