by Matthew Coleman | Feb 1, 2022
Affective forecasting Download Report as PDF This report was produced as part of the Happier Lives Institute’s 2021 Summer Research Fellowship 1. Summary People make mistakes when predicting the intensity and duration of their own and others’ feelings. These...by Joel McGuire and Michael Plant | Oct 5, 2021
Donating money, buying happiness Download Report as PDF November 2023: Update to our analysis We have made a substantial update to our psychotherapy report. This 90+ page report details new methods as well as an updated cost-effectiveness analysis of StrongMinds and a...by Caitlin Walker, Clare Donaldson and Michael Plant | May 1, 2021
Global priority: mental health Download Report as PDF Executive summary This report investigates the global burden of mental illness. It sets out how big the problem is, how much spending it receives, and how those resources are allocated. It then focuses...by Michael Plant, Clare Donaldson, Barry Grimes and Joel McGuire | Apr 2, 2021
Research Agenda 2021-2022 Download Report as PDF Our vision and mission Let us state the obvious: happiness is important. Even if it is not the sole thing of importance, it is still important. Not only do we seek happiness for ourselves, but we hope others experience...by Sid Sharma, Clare Donaldson and Michael Plant | Nov 2, 2020
Global priority: pain Download Report as PDF Executive summary We all expect to experience some pain in our lives. For most of us, especially those in high-income countries, these experiences will be mild, bearable, and short. Others are not so fortunate. Millions...