Wellbeing

In this prison in South Africa, inmates are encouraged to explore meditation and yoga to help them deal with their problems

We’re more digitally connected than ever before, and it’s having a chilling impact on our health, wellbeing and relationships. But society is also taking steps to deal with this new and growing [...]

Many of us are glued to our devices around the clock, and it's transforming the way we relate to one another. But there are ways to help maintain a balance, writes Anastasia Dedyukhina

Boxing is being used to improve mental as well as physical health – and to deal a knock-out blow to crime. Giselle Green squares up to four inspiring UK projects

The world's first museum for happiness will open in London after a successful crowdfunding campaign

From downtown New York to remote corners of India, sport is being used to break social barriers and address issues from homelessness to addiction

Stuck with family members and an expectation of joyfulness, Christmas can spark tension and arguments too. Jamie Catto suggests how to replace dysfunction and disconnection with empowerment

Experimental psychologist at the University of Oxford, Elaine Fox, tells Lauren Razavi about her surprising research into the links between genes and happiness

Consuming positive news can lead to an increased acceptance of others, a feeling of community and motivation to contribute to social change, new research shows

Meaningful travel is about more than being a responsible tourist; there are mental health benefits too

For those shocked by the election result, anger and blame may be convenient ways to make sense of it. But Charles Eisenstein, who predicted Trump’s victory, says that in this time of uncertainty [...]

With both youth depression and youth unemployment on the rise, calls are growing for a different kind of learning. Could ‘positive education’ enhance not just wellbeing, but academic performance too?

We met students from around the world who attend ‘positive education’ institutions. Their thoughts capture how the model could rewrite the rules around learning

From India to the Netherlands, 3 schools and colleges where learning is not about academic achievement alone

Research reveals that England’s children have less positive attitudes to reading than other countries, while a third of adults don’t read for pleasure – and this could be affecting wellbeing. [...]

Despite all our material gains, unhappiness is one of humanity’s biggest challenges. The Happier World Conference, taking place in London this weekend, will explore how to bring more happiness, [...]

As he embarks on a world tour to support young people traumatised by poverty and conflict, professor of child mental health, Panos Vostanis, explores how to help traumatised young people

A ‘listening circle’ has been launched in London following the Brexit vote, becoming part of a growing worldwide movement

The range of vitamins, supplements and remedies on offer today can be overwhelming. What do we really need, and what information can we rely on? Oliver Haenlein meets those trying to simplify things

Traditionally the preserve of religion and state, ritual is being reclaimed across society in newly creative ways. As a means to connect with others and with what is important, how can ritual [...]