Myriam Mongrain

Professor
Department of Psychology
York University
United States of America

Professor Psychiatry
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 Intrest

positive psychology interventions in large community samples with a special focus on the study of compassion

List of Publications
Shapira LB, Mongrain M (2010) The benefits of self-compassion and optimism exercises for individuals vulnerable to depression. J Posit Psychol 5:377-89.
Mongrain M, Chin J, Shapira L B (2010)Practicing compassion increases happiness and self-esteem. Journal of Happiness Studies 12:963-81.
Sergeant S, Mongrain M (2011) Are positive psychology exercises helpful for people with depressive personality styles?. J Posit Psychol 6:260-72.