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Toxic Positivity: How the Pursuit of Happiness Harms You

Toxic positivity is an issue Whitney Goodman explores in her book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. The radical psychotherapist draws lessons from her research and experience as a Miami therapist. Modern media, therapy, and psychology are filled with messages of positivity and happiness. Always have a happy or ...

Nathan Machoka

A couple sharing big smiles.