Being surrounded by emotionally healthy friends is an effective way for teens to to avoid depression
The Science of Inequality
A new Yale study suggests that evidence of wealth inequality may lead to lower levels of social cooperation. Jill Suttie looks at what that may mean for social policy.
And a new book explores a different angle on inequality, demonstrating how many of the tools used in our criminal justice system are inherently flawed, too often harming the innocent rather than serving justice.
Help Uncover the Mysteries of Awe
Awe is a powerful and life-changing emotion that influences our health and well-being. To understand more about this powerful emotion, GGSC Founding Director Dacher Keltner is leading the first-ever worldwide study of awe.
Keltner's Project Awe needs your help! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey to tell them about your memorable awe experiences.
This two-day conference will examine in depth the state-of-the-art for well-being and mindfulness at work, exploring what's working and why.
The renowned speakers at this two-day conference--including neuroscientist Richie Davidson, Ph.D., Senior Advisor to Ford Motor Company Mark Higbie,and leaders who have developed mindfulness programs at Aetna, Pixar, and elsewhere--will explore how these programs are working, why, and how they could benefit your workplace.
On day two of the program, in-depth workshops will give attendees an even more experiential, hands-on understanding of how mindfulness can be incorporated into their work lives.
Significant scholarships for MBA students interested in socially conscious leadership; contact [email protected].
Two CE credits for health professionals and 11.25 for HR professionals. GGSC members receive a 20% discount!
This week, meet GGSC 2015-2016 graduate fellow Jia Wei Zhang, a Ph.D. candidate in the psychology department and recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
His fellowship project investigates if and how gratitude spreads through social networks.