Miriam Akhtarwas one of the first practitioners to graduate from the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), a course set up by Prof. Martin Seligman, co-founder of positive psychology. She is now an expert in the science of happiness and was one of 100 global experts invited to contribute to theWorld Book of Happinessand theWorld Book of Hope.Miriam works as a trainer, coach and consultant through Positive Psychology Training (www.positivepsychologytraining.co.uk). She is a visiting lecturer and serves on the faculty of the Executive MAPP (MSc in Applied Positive Psychology) at the University of Lisbon. She is also an inspirational speaker andpresents keynotes at events throughout Europe. With a background as an award-winning journalist, Miriam is now the author of five books, including her most recent Watkins titleWhat is Post-Traumatic Growth?Find Miriam on Twitter as @pospsychologist and like her Facebook page- Miriam Akhtar, Positive Psychology Training.
Miriam Akhtar introduces a major breakthrough in the treatment of depression. Dr Chris Johnston, GP and Action for Happiness campaigner