Find Meaning This May
In his listening tours across the United States, the U.S. Surgeon General noticed a troubling trend: Americans young and old felt "isolated, invisible, and insignificant,"
Get Active This April
The weather's improving – it's time to get moving! Research shows that movement is good for both your physical and mental health. It all comes
Feeling Lonely? Five Ways to Build One Friendship This Year
Friendships are key to flourishing in life. The Harvard Study of Adult Development – the world's longest scientific study of happiness, which explored the question
Do Pets Improve Your Mental Health?
Do pets improve your mental health? By an overwhelming majority, Americans respond with a resounding “yes.” In a February 2024 poll of over 2,200 adults, 84%
Enjoy a More Mindful March
Looking for greater peace and contentment this March? You might give mindfulness a try. According to the American Psychological Association, mindfulness has become “a popular way
Build Your Friendships This February
Want a friendlier February? Research shows that friends are good for our mental and physical health. Even better news? If you're short on friends, there
How One Danish Word Can Help Your Life Balance
When juggling competing demands, do you have a hard time saying “no?” A Danish psychologist suggests one word that may help you do so in
The Best New Year’s Resolution? Be Kinder to Yourself
It’s no secret that New Year’s resolutions can lead to feelings of failure. Defeat. Self-criticism. According to a psychiatrist’s advice column in The Washington Post,
9 New Year’s Resolutions That Boost Mental Health
Many New Year’s resolutions focus on diet or exercise, but what kind of New Year’s resolutions will benefit your mental health? Experts across the country
Have a Happier January
Let's start the new year happier! The folks at Action for Happiness would like to encourage us to take small steps that have been shown to