Myriam Mongrain
Professor
Department of Psychology
York University
United States of America
Biography
Mongrain obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University, and has pursued her research interests in personality vulnerability to depression since her arrival at York in 1993. She has integrated positive psychology interventions and compassion training as resilience boosting strategies for subjective well-being.
Research Interest
positive psychology interventions in large community samples with a special focus on the study of compassion
Publications
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Shapira LB, Mongrain M (2010) The benefits of self-compassion and optimism exercises for individuals vulnerable to depression. J Posit Psychol 5:377-89.
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Mongrain M, Chin J, Shapira L B (2010)Practicing compassion increases happiness and self-esteem. Journal of Happiness Studies 12:963-81.
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Sergeant S, Mongrain M (2011) Are positive psychology exercises helpful for people with depressive personality styles?. J Posit Psychol 6:260-72.
