Has the rise of social media created the loneliness epidemic? On Wednesday, May 1st, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 and online, join us as we consider this question with Dr. Jeffrey Hall. hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

#socialmedia #loneliness #socialisolation #socialconnection

This March, Center Director K. 'Vish' Viswanath served as the keynote speaker at an event organized by Hiroshima University, 'Building the Future of #Wellbeing Through #Diversity & #Inclusion .' Together, let's continue advancing this vital conversation!

Our thanks to everyone who attended last Wednesday's seminar, 'Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection' with Dr. Ichiro Kawachi. If you missed the event, you can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=oKDJPq…

#healthequity #socialconnection

🇺🇸😥 How can we make America’s young people happier again?

@JEdeNeve featured on this special episode of The Happiness Lab podcast to discuss the troubling findings among young people in this year’s World Happiness Report.

Listen now, courtesy of Pushkin Industries 🎙️ 👉 pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-h…

We invite all Harvard student to join us TOMORROW from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202B for '“Gratitude Unfolded”, a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. RSVP here: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7U…

Can coping strategies help you live longer? Center affiliates Drs. Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald, Peter James, and Francine Grodstein, Special Advisor Dr. Laura Kubzansky, and others studied the role of coping strategies on women’s lifespans. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
#longevity

Next Thursday, April 18th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202B, we invite Harvard students to join us for 'Gratitude Unfolded', a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. RSVP here: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7U…

#gratitude #positivepsychology

A reminder to all Harvard faculty, research scientists, and post-doctoral research scholars that applications for the Center's Innovations in Positive Health Seed Grants are due by next Monday, April 15th. Learn more and apply here: hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

Our thanks to everyone who attended our workshop last Friday, 'Discover Your Ikigai with Altruism!' And special thanks to Sarah Wang, MPH '25 and Center Student Steering Committee member, who led this inspiring workshop.

#ikigai #senseofpurpose #altruism

Join us TOMORROW from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, for “Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection” a seminar led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, and the latest installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series. RSVP here: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9H…

This Friday, April 12th, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, we invite you to join our colleagues at the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department for 'Mental Health & Well-being at Work'. The event is open to the public, and no RSVP is required.

A study using data from 84 countries conducted by Center affiliates Drs. Ichiro Kawachi and Jennifer Lerner, among others, found that framing Covid-19 health recommendations in terms of loss increased anxiety with little-to-no benefits. pure-oai.bham.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles…

#covid19

All Harvard ID-holders are invited to join us TOMORROW from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A for “Discover your Ikigai with Altruism: A Workshop for Finding Personal Fulfillment and Contributing to a Better World.” RSVP today! harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0d…

Center Research Associate Laura Marciano was highlighted in a recent article by the International Communication Association's Children, Adolescents, and Media Division. ica-cam.org/in-the-spotlig…

International Communication Association

In a study published this December, Center affiliate Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, alongside Dr. Jourdyn Lawrence of Drexel University, discovered that heightened experiences of racial discrimination can have adverse effects on cognitive function. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

The Office of Career and Professional Development is offering a 4-week introductory mindfulness course aimed at helping current Harvard Chan students navigate the challenges and stress of the job search. Register here: hsph-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=ev…

A reminder to all Harvard doctoral students that applications for the Center's Dissertation Research Awards are due by next Monday, April 1st. Learn more and apply here: hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

On Wednesday, April 10th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, join us for 'Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection', led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi of the Harvard Chan School. hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

#loneliness #healthequity #socialconnection

Next Friday, April 5th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, we invite all Harvard ID-holders to join us at the Harvard Chan School for 'Ikigai and Altruism: A Workshop for Finding Personal Fulfillment and Contributing to a Better World'. RSVP today! harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0d…

There is a mental health crisis happening right now among Black men. Kofo. of Drexel Public Health is working at the forefront of this issue, researching the problem and devising solutions. hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

#mentalhealth #healthequity #mentalhealth matters