A New Psychology of Human Well-Being

A New Psychology of Human Well-Being reframes psychological health as a developmental and spiritual process rather than merely the absence of pathology.

Moving beyond reductionist models, the book integrates values, meaning, ethics, and consciousness into a holistic understanding of human flourishing. Its central insight is that well-being emerges when inner alignment replaces fear-based adaptation, and when purpose and integrity are restored to the core of psychological life.

Bridging science and soul, the book challenges conventional psychology to address not only physical symptoms, but the deeper questions of identity, meaning, and contribution.

A New Psychology of Human Well-Being laid the conceptual foundation for many of Richard Barrett’s later frameworks, shaping his lifelong exploration of consciousness, values, and human development.