Anger Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“Psychologists, for reasons of clinical necessity or vagaries of temperament, have chosen to dissect and catalog the morbid emotions - depression, anger, anxiety - and to leave largely unexamined the more vital, positive ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Unquiet Mind, 1995
Clinicians focus on negative emotions, neglecting vital positive ones.
In simple terms: Neglect of positive emotions in therapy.
Key Takeaway
Balance study of all emotions.
Themes
psychology
emotions
balance
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
clinical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- mental health programs
- self‑care
Key Concepts
Positive affect
clinical focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we study joy clinically?
- What benefits arise from positive focus?
A Different Perspective
May understate negative impacts.
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