Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness
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Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness
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How do we raise caring, moral children amid today’s focus on achievement? Join Richard Weissbourd for our Virtues for Well-being seminar—Nov 12, 1-1:50PM, FXB G12 & online. All are welcome. https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-richard-weissbourd/
Missed Dr. Sara Konrath’s seminar on the science of sustainable giving? Catch the recording on our YouTube! Learn how empathy and generosity improve well-being—and how to give meaningfully without burnout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM6VHXkdzBY

#Empathy #Wellbeing #Generosity #MentalHealth
Reminder: Join us TOMORROW for our Virtues for Well-being event with Dr. Sara Konrath! Learn how empathy and generosity boost well-being, with tips for sustainable giving.

RSVP today: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hPMAV8B8flld0a

#Wellbeing #Empathy #Generosity #MentalHealth
Yesterday, we partnered with the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) to host a Fall Social! It was inspiring to connect with so many dedicated SBS students. Thanks to Drs. Brynn Austin and Vish Viswanath for their thoughtful remarks.
Thrilled to kick off our “Virtues for Well-being” series w/ Dr. Victor Strecher! He shared how purpose boosts mental health & resilience, from Greek philosophy to AI. Missed it? Watch the full seminar on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSfkmhBc3rQ

#Purpose #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #AI
Enjoyed Dr. Strecher’s seminar? Join us Oct 15 for our next Virtues for Well-being event with Dr. Sara Konrath on how empathy and generosity boost well-being. Hear the latest research and tips for sustainable giving—RSVP now: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hPMAV8B8flld0a
Last chance to RSVP! Join us TOMORROW, Sept. 24, 1–1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online for our Virtues for Well-being series launch. Dr. Victor Strecher will share how purpose and resilience can help you thrive in an AI-driven world. RSVP: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23TbmnCRUKeqHxc
Reminder: Join us next Wednesday, Sept. 24, for the launch of our Virtues for Well-being series with Dr. Victor Strecher! Discover how purpose and resilience can boost well-being, even in an AI-driven world.

RSVP: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23TbmnCRUKeqHxc
Join us for the second Virtues for Well-being seminar with Dr. Sara Konrath, expert in empathy and generosity. Learn research-backed strategies for giving and enhancing your own well-being.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-sara-konrath/
Excited to launch our "Virtues for Well-being" seminar series! First up: Dr. Victor Strecher shares insights on purpose, mental health, and thriving in an AI-driven world.

Learn more & RSVP: https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-victor-strecher/
Join us for the second Virtues for Well-being seminar with Dr. Sara Konrath, expert in empathy and generosity. Learn research-backed strategies for giving and enhancing your own well-being.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-sara-konrath/
Excited to launch our "Virtues for Well-being" seminar series! First up: Dr. Victor Strecher shares insights on purpose, mental health, and thriving in an AI-driven world.

Learn more & RSVP: https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-victor-strecher/
A study by Center affiliate Dr. Vikram Patel and colleagues tested the efficacy of “PracticePal” a Hindi chatbot created to treat #depression in rural India. Learn what they found here:
https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-5426475/v1/dc752632-864d-4941-9196-0dff91d63689.pdf?c=1731466214
What a special night! Last Friday we celebrated 10 amazing weeks with our interns at our closing dinner. Thanks for your hard work, curiosity, and all the laughter—you made a lasting impact and we miss you already! Wishing you all the best ahead.

#PublicHealth #Harvard #FutureLeaders
A new study by Center affiliate Dr. Vikram Patel reveals 97% of middle-aged & older adults with #depression in India go undiagnosed—millions untreated, especially in rural areas. Urgent action is needed to close care gaps. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2825465
Announcing a funding opportunity for all Harvard faculty and research scientists conducting work in the field of positive health science! Learn more and apply here: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/health-happiness/funding-opportunities/innovations-in-positive-health-grant-funding-opportunity/
Weekly mindfulness meditations are back! Join our friends at the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health every Wednesday this month to meditate with Brother Phap Luu of Deer Park Monastery. RSVP here: www.hsph.me/mindful25
The Center is now accepting applications for our Dissertation Research Awards, which offer up to $2,500 in funding. Learn more and apply here: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/health-happiness/funding-opportunities/dissertation-research-awards/
A study by Center affiliate Dr. Karmel Choi and others found a link between #genetics and major depressive disorder in Nepal. However, other factors played a greater role in determining an individual’s risk of #depression. https://shorturl.at/3adnS

#mentalhealthresearch
What is happiness—and how does it shape our lives? 😊 Discover insights from Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the world’s longest happiness study & author of "The Good Life". This video launches our expert series on the science of living well. More soon—stay tuned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbtW...
Learn from Happiness Expert Dr. Robert Waldinger
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A new study by Center affiliate Dr. Elyse Park and colleagues shows #resilience training can reduce cognitive concerns in cancer survivors, enhancing their #wellbeing. https://academic.oup.com/acn/article-abstract/39/7/1197/7755928?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Explore new research by Center affiliate Dr. Ichiro Kawachi on how social trust affects the well-being gap between majority and minority groups. Discover how increasing trust can enhance happiness and life satisfaction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953624008256
A study by Center affiliate Dr. Ichiro Kawachi and others examined income disparities and #mentalhealth outcomes in communities before and after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1353829224001916