Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness
The mission of the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness is to build a rigorous and interdisciplinary science of positive health, happiness, and well-being with a focus on health equity, and to translate the science to influence practice and policy.
Kresge Building 6th Floor
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Who we are
What we do
Center research explores the interconnections between physical, social, and mental health, assessing the effectiveness of interventions aimed at enhancing these three critical domains of well-being globally. Students are encouraged to engage in research alongside Center scholars and affiliates through our Summer Internship Program and Research Assistant opportunities; while early career scholars are aided in their work by our Dissertation Research Awards and Innovations in Positive Health Seed Grants. The public can stay informed about the latest advancements in health and happiness research and policy through our Seminar Series, which features a monthly presentation by a distinguished expert on topics such as loneliness and social media. And scholars can access our Resources section for the latest scales for measuring key concepts like well-being and resilience.
Center by the numbers
58
seminars held
50
interns hosted
12
Dissertation Research Awards given
9
Innovations in Positive Health Seed Grants given
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