Latest Past Events

When does social media satisfy the need to belong? Loneliness and Digital Thriving

FXB G12 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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 led by Dr. Jeffrey Hall, and the sixth installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series. Has the rise of social media created the loneliness epidemic? Social media use is both a way to spend one’s leisure time and a…

Gratitude Unfolded

Kresge 202B Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

On Thursday April 18th, from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202B, we invite Harvard students to join us for "Gratitude Unfolded", a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. Participants will delve into the transformative power of gratitude in their daily lives, beginning with an introduction to the scientific evidence supporting its benefits. Through well-being activities, including self-reflection and group discussions, participants will explore unexpected…

Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection

FXB G12 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

On Wednesday, April 10th, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 or online, join us for "Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection" a seminar led by Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, and the latest installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory drawing attention to an “epidemic of loneliness and social isolation” and called for a national strategy to advance social…