The middle ground between flourishing and depression
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum from depression to flourishing.
Flourishing is the peak of well-being: You have a strong sense of meaning, mastery and mattering to others.
Depression is the valley of ill-being: You feel despondent, drained and worthless.
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