International Day of Happiness

  Many people blame social media for this fall in happiness, but does this hypothesis stand the test of rigorous scientific analysis? Chapter 1: Executive summary: happiness and social media Chapter 2: International evidence on happiness and social media Chapter 3; Social media is harming adolescents at a scale large enough to cause changes at the population level Chapter 4; Translating scientific evidence into effective policies for health and technology requires care Chapter 5: Adolescent life satisfaction and social media use: gender differences in an international dataset Chapter 6 : Social media, wasting time, and product traps Chapter 7: Problematic social media use and adolescent wellbeing: the role of family socioeconomic status across 43 countries Chapter 8: Internet use, social media, and well-being: the role of trust, social connections, and emotional bonds .                                ...

Everyone needs some alone time. But you may want to socialize more if your “me” time overwhelmingly outweighs your “we” time as you get older. Too much time alone, whether socially isolated (physically alone) or lonely (feeling alone), can impact your mental wellness, physical health and wallet. Losing your sense of connection and community can alter your mind and behavior, leading to increased risks for chronic health conditions. As a result, socially isolated people tend to have greater medical expenses and make more trips to the emergency department. The good news is that even if you’re part of the 28% of older adults living alone, there are ways to boost your connection with others and social success. Here’s what you need to know about social isolation, loneliness and aging. Learn more on  How (and why) to stay social as you age?