What have we learned this past year about navigating COVID in a psychologically healthy way? Join Megan McDonough as she interviews Barbara Fredrickson, a leading scholar in the field of positive psychology and the originator of the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. In this session, we’ll explore what the latest research says about the pandemic’s impact—and how we can buffer, bolster, and build our mental health.
Barbara Fredrickson
Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D. has been advancing the science of positive emotions for more than 30 years. She is currently Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she holds appointments in psychology and business and directs the PEP Lab. She has authored 100+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and her books, Positivity and Love 2.0 have been translated into more than 20 languages.
