Is Gen-Z Less Happy...Or Just Really Into Therapy?

Are Gen Z really the unhappiest generation on record, or just more willing to say so? Four research-backed surprises about youth mental health for…

May 18 • Dr. Jean Crissien

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Yes, Christians are happier. But not because of Jesus.

Christians really do report being happier than non-religious people. But the data shows the cause isn't faith—it's friendship, meaning, and awe. And…

May 14 • Dr. Jean Crissien

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April 2026

Can Money Buy Happiness? The $100,000 Question

Experts have changed their tune on the relationship between money and happiness. See where things stand and how to translate money into joy.

Apr 6 • Dr. Jean Crissien

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January 2026

Health, Hope, & Harmony: The 3 Pillars of Happiness

From China to America, San Diego to Maine, and red state to blue state, we widely agree on one thing: Happiness is the ultimate end. Most would say it’s…

Jan 23 • Dr. Jean Crissien

November 2025

Why Paternity Leave is Critical for a New Dad’s Happiness

Many parents express that the birth of their first child is the happiest moment of their lives.

Nov 8, 2025 • Dr. Jean Crissien

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Why marriage makes you miserable….until it doesn’t.

Growing up, my impression of marriage was somber.

Nov 8, 2025 • Dr. Jean Crissien

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Why everyone wants a flexible job

Flexible work arrangements (FWAs) have gone from being nice perks to basic demands. There are good reasons why everyone wants to work in dirty…

Nov 7, 2025 • Dr. Jean Crissien

October 2025

The Surprising Truth About Age & Happiness

Our cultural take on age is aggressively biased toward an assumption: Youth is strong and joyful, while old age is feeble and miserable.

Oct 8, 2025 • Dr. Jean Crissien

Which comes first, dream job or dream life?

There’s a prevailing narrative about happiness and work that’s worth picking apart.

Oct 8, 2025 • Dr. Jean Crissien