Positive Psychology:The scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being. Smile therapy is one technique used in this field.
Stress Management: Techniques intended to equip a person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological stress, with stress defined as a person's physiological response to an internal or external stimulus that triggers the fight-or-flight response. Smile therapy could be considered one such technique.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. Smile therapy could be seen as a simple form of CBT where changing behavior (smiling) influences thoughts and feelings.