The Hellenic Association of Positive Psychology (HAPPSY) is a leading Greek non-
profit scientific organization established in 2010 with the aim to promote
research, education, and practice of Positive Psychology.
Its origins date back in 1998 when Dr. Anastassios Stalikas, then Professor at
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, created the positive
emotions research group.
HAPPSY has the mission to incorporate Positive Psychology principles and
techniques into on-going research for the promotion and understanding of
human growth and well-being.
On a yearly basis, HAPPSY runs the “Diploma in Positive Psychology” as well as
the “Diploma in Positive Integrative Coaching”, while it also organizes ad hoc
training workshops intended to researchers, health professionals, employees in
public and private organizations, teachers, parents, and the lay public to advance
knowledge and raise public awareness on positive psychology.
HAPPSY has also implemented many European research projects within the
ERASMUS+ framework, such as HOPEs, EAGLES, SAFER, Zoom In, SUCCESS,
OVERCOME, and VRAILEXIA EU programs, in collaboration with other national
and European institutions.
HAPPSY has a network of experienced, highly trained (PhD level) mental health
scientists and professionals with extensive experience in psychological and social
research, training, psychotherapy practice, and coaching.
At present, HAPPSY consists of approximately one hundred members.