Van 'gezondheid als afwezigheid van ziekte' naar 'Positieve Gezondheid met zes dimensies'Institute for Positive Health (iPH) werkt aan een plek maken waar mensen langer, gezonder en gelukkiger leven dankzij Positieve Gezondheid.

Core values

- **Implementation in Healthcare**: iPH works on implementing Positive Health in the Dutch healthcare system, which includes national, local, and governmental policies, as well as in the practice of healthcare institutions and organizations. This aims to increase the societal value of Positive Health[1].
- **Research and Education**: iPH conducts research into the effects, applications, and implementation of Positive Health, and ensures its integration into education at all levels, including medical curricula and potentially primary education. This helps in scientifically anchoring and disseminating the concept of Positive Health[1][4].
- **Promoting Well-being**: The goal of iPH is to make the Netherlands the largest Blue Zone in the world, where people live long, healthy, and happy lives. This aligns with improving quality of life and promoting positive change[1].
- **Community Engagement**: iPH stimulates, strengthens, and accelerates the Positive Health movement by involving as many people and organizations as possible, which contributes to community well-being[1].