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. Initially developed by Chris Johnstone as part of his positive psychology education programme at Bristol University, past contributors have included Oliver James (2008), Ilona Boniwell (2007) and Raj Persaud (2006).

THE BRISTOL HAPPINESS LECTURES 2010

Over five hundred people filled St George’s Hall on 18th May 2010 for the fifth annual Bristol Happiness Lectures. Speaking were Miriam Akhtar and Chris Johnstone, with GP/comedian Phil Hammond as compere. The theme was positive psychology responses to depression. You can watch Chris’s talk on You-Tube in four installments of just under ten minutes each. Here’s the links.

Pt 1:Our story of resilience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2QZoEFYkKs

Pt 2: The Self-Help SSRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnsBWJm7Ckc

Pt 3: Strengths, Resources and Insights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WI_Kx3MvtA

Pt 4: Protective Factors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kv4BkerCrM

We've also set up a Bristol Happiness Lectures group on facebook to provide a forum for discussion, networking and sharing resources. Feel welcome to sign up to this even if you can't come to the event. You need to be signed up to http://www.facebook.com to join. Once in facebook, do a search for Bristol Happiness Lectures. There's a page about the event, and another page for the group.

This event is supported by NHS Bristol, The Happy City Initiative, BUD Ltdand Permanent Publications.