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
Past Events
To effectively translate science for the public, the Center hosts a variety of events, including themed seminars, student-led well-being workshops, and annual symposiums.
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Healing through Crafting Stories
On Wednesday, March 26th, from 1 – 1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, we invite all Harvard students, faculty, and staff to join us for a workshop exploring the role of…
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What Surrounds Us Shapes Us: How Developmental Environments Shape Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
On March 5th, 2025, we held the fourth installment of our Environments for Health and Happiness Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Lindsey Burghardt of the Harvard Center on the Developing Child….
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Happiness in Motion: The Power of Exercise
On Tuesday, February 25th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, all Harvard students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for a well-being workshop led by Student Steering Committee…
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Responding to Climate Change – Challenges and Opportunities for Mental Health and Well-Being
On Wednesday, February 5th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, please join us for the third installment in our Environments for Health and Happiness Seminar Series, featuring Dr….
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Conversations that Connect: Social Connections through Games
On Wednesday, Dec. 11th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202A, all Harvard students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Lee Kum Sheung Center Student Steering Committee as we…
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Environments for Health and Happiness: A Seminar with Dr. Joe Allen
On Wednesday, December 4th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, please join us for the second installment in our Environments for Health and Happiness Seminar Series. This event…
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Thriving with Terrariums: Nurture Nature, Nurture Yourself
All Harvard students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Lee Kum Sheung Center Student Steering Committee (SSC) as we explore the links between nature, art, & mental health…
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Chester Pierce Symposium: Well-being in the Face of Adversity
Overview On Tuesday, November 12th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, join us at the Joseph Martin Conference Center Rotunda or online for the first annual Chester Pierce Symposium! Dr….
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Cities as Drivers for Global Health and Happiness
The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness is excited to announce “Environments for Health and Happiness”, a year-long seminar series exploring the intricate relationships between aspects of the…
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When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving
On Wednesday, May 1st, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 and online, join us for “When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving“, a seminar…
