There is a growing body of research on "flourishing," but Dr. Keyes' work stands out for its long-term research on how individuals—including his mental health journey—can flourish while living with mental health challenges. Here are his 5 key principles.

Trauma.  What comes to mind when you hear that word?  Do you instantly think of PTSD?  Post-traumatic stress disorder: the debilitating effect that trauma can have on an individual.  We now freely accept the fact that the impact of trauma is insidious, pervasive, life-changing and enduring.