Researchers report spending time in nature has a positive effect on mental and emotional wellbeing, regardless of which country you are from.
NAA, a compound in the brain, plays a key role in emotional agency and flexibility in healthy people.
Those who play video games are more likely to report experiencing positive emotions and better overall well-being.
Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver.
Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.
Experiencing wilderness and natural wildlife in urban parks improves both physical and mental wellbeing.
Those in urban areas who live close to parks and other green spaces have increased life satisfaction, mental wellbeing and overall happiness than those who further away.
Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.
Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing.
A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.
Researchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.
