
African proverbs provide the blueprint for a meaningful life
Incorporating ancient African wisdom into wellbeing interventions could push positive psychology beyond its Western roots
by Richard Appiah
Richard Appiah, Ph.D., is a positive psychologist, clinical psychologist and researcher. He collaborates with organisations, groups and communities to generate and evaluate context-tailored interventions that integrate scientific evidence and cultural wisdom to improve mental health, strengthen resilience, and enhance wellbeing across African contexts