Positive Psychology Center

08/31/2026

https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/

08/28/2026

Change isn’t occasional—it’s constant. This podcast explores how to navigate ongoing uncertainty with adaptability, emotional resilience, and a grounded sense of direction as everything keeps shifting.

Podcast Episode · HBR IdeaCast · 5 May · 31min

08/26/2026

New research explores how college students’ well-being influences academic burnout, highlighting the roles of resilience and stress. The findings suggest that supporting mental health may be key to improving learning outcomes and overall student experience.

In the current context of higher education, university students face increasing academic pressure, and academic burnout has become an increasingly prominent issue, affecting both learning adaptation and mental health. This study examines the mechanism through which subjective well-being influences a...

08/24/2026

https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/learn-more/readings-and-videos/selected-scholarly-articles

08/21/2026

Supporting student mental health has become an priority as rates of anxiety, depression, and stress continue to rise. This article explores how positive psychology approaches promote well-being, resilience, and healthier learning environments.

Amid rising rates of youth depression, anxiety, and suicidality, schools are increasingly called upon to support student mental health through proactive, evidence-based interventions. This paper explores the application of positive psychology as a school-based strategy to promote student well-being....

08/19/2026

In this podcast episode, psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti and Andrew Huberman move past quick fixes and talk about the deeper work of self-understanding: how we relate to our emotions, habits, relationships, and internal narratives.

Andrew Huberman and Paul Conti wrap up with the final episode of their special 4-part series on mental health. In episode, Dr. Paul Conti the importance and tenants of true self-care and introspection practices.

08/17/2026

https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/

08/14/2026

Gratitude may be one of the most effective tools for improving well-being, but not all approaches work. This study compares multiple gratitude interventions—from personal reflection to expressing thanks—and finds they can increase positive emotions.

Positive psychologists regularly use gratitude interventions to study and improve subjective well-being. However, most studies have examined the efficacy of only one or two interventions at a time....

08/12/2026

Psychological well-being may depend not only on what we feel, but on how we understand and integrate our emotions. New research suggests that our beliefs about emotions can play an important role in long-term well-being.

Cadets at the United States Military Academy face challenges that evoke negative emotions, threatening their psychological well-being. Emotional integration – having an accepting and interested sta...