Centre for Positive Health Sciences

Our mission is to educate, nurture and discover to enhance health and well-being through the practice of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine.

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Academic programmes

Our innovative, part-time programmes aim to educate health and allied professionals in the rapidly developing area of positive health and lifestyle medicine.

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Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Evidence from the scientific literature supports the fact that improving lifestyle related to sleep, physical activity, healthy food and cultivating positive relationships leads to enhanced mental health.

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Leading Workplace Health and Well-being

Explore emerging new concepts in understanding lifestyle factors in disease and their implications for healthcare and the modern workplace.

MSc in Positive Health Coaching

This MSc programme is delivered using a blended approach of digital and on campus learning and is suitable for those with experience in coaching, mentoring or management.

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Professional Diploma in Positive Health

This programme is suitable for healthcare professionals and other professional groups who need to develop an understanding of positive health and well-being.

Free online courses

We offer a range of free online courses to the general public on a diverse range of topics.

The Science of Health and Happiness

The Science of Health and Happiness as We Age

The Science of Health and Happiness for Young People

Positive Health Summit

The first Positive Health Summit took place in January 2025 and explored how positive health is used as a strategy to support patients.

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Research

Staff in the Centre for Positive Health Sciences are focused on research projects across a variety of areas, including burnout, coaching, resilience, mental health and chronic illness.

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Resources and publications

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Hear from our students

“...The course was a valuable insight into the many positive steps we can take as individuals, communities and organisations to improve health and well-being. It has helped me to have better conversations with my patients and with myself."

Ciara Scott, Graduate of the Professional Diploma in Positive Health, 2020

“I cannot recommend this Prof Diploma highly enough. The quality of the course content and lecturers goes without saying ... The course is demanding but all of us felt the course was an valuable investment in our respective careers."

Domini Kemp, Graduate of the Professional Diploma in Positive Health, 2022

"I approached this diploma hoping to learn evidence-based tools to enhance my well-being and the well-being of those I encounter through my work. It surpassed my expectations ..."

Katrina Falvey, Graduate of the Professional Diploma in Positive Health, 2022

"This diploma has been the best learning experience I have had in my formal education. The course content was illuminating, informative and inspiring, yet it was the delivery and supportive learning environment that made this diploma truly exceptional ..."

Ian Bell, Graduate of the Professional Diploma in Positive Health, 2022

Contact us

Telephone: +353 1 402 2181
Email: cpph@rcsi.com
Address: Centre for Positive Health Sciences, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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