PERMA Model and Mental Health Practice

In this paper, we reflect on how Positive Emotion and Meaning elements of Seligman’s PERMA Model were used in assisting Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) patient achieve own wellbeing during work placement. is a global public mental health disorder affecting more women than men. the UK, it accounts for 5.9% all disorders number people suffering from GAD continues rising. contributes to negative economic social impacts individuals, families, communities, nation. Therefore, imperative that effective evidence-based interventions are enhance those who suffer condition. After using intervention developed Model, showed increased interest participation quizzes, pools, TV watching. He also his time spending communal areas chatting with peers. started advocating activities he was engaged as therapeutic recommending them other patients. positive attitudes towards these thought they preventing him being bored having ill thoughts which would have anxiety levels. We concluded results use Seligman Model’s useful developing implementing helping patients their wellbeing. therefore recommend model’s should be considered when aimed at