If one struggles with depression, anxiety, or suicidal impulses, what is the best outcome that one can hope for? Can psychopathology be a bridge to a better place where people operate with autonomy and self-mastery, enjoy healthy relationships, experience frequent positive emotions, and view life as meaningful and purposeful? Studies of national samples have revealed that a substantial number of people with depression, panic disorder, and suicidal impulses go on to achieve high levels of psychological well-being. We consider the practical and theoretical implications of these findings and call for a transformational mental-health agenda that focuses on good outcomes.

如果一个人在与抑郁、焦虑或自杀冲动作斗争，人们希望得到的最好结果是什么？精神病理学能否成为通往更好地方的桥梁，让人们以自主和自我控制、享受健康的关系、体验频繁的积极情绪以及将生活视为有意义和有目的的生活？对全国样本的研究表明，大量患有抑郁症、恐慌症和自杀冲动的人继续获得高水平的心理健康。我们考虑了这些发现的实践和理论意义，并呼吁制定一个以良好结果为重点的变革性心理健康议程。