How do the ideas of positive psychology differ from the traditional model of illness?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_psychology

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2835700/

http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/ppsnyderchapter.htm

Answer 2

Positive Psychology emphasizes optimizing human potential, while the model of illness emphasizes avoiding and treating illnesses.