Mark Holder

Medical research has a long tradition focused on deficits, disease and dysfunction. However, a new field of research has recently emerged. This new research focuses on how you can use your strengths to thrive. The research shows how you can live longer and happier, with less pain, fewer prescription drugs, and a better immune system.

There is a near universal desire to increase our own happiness and our children’s happiness. However, until recently scientists have provided little evidence-based guidance on how we can increase our happiness and that of our children. Dr. Holder is a world leader in the study of children’s happiness. In an accessible and engaging fashion, he describes how his research can help you increase your family’s well-being.

Medicine and psychology have traditionally focused on dysfunction and illness (i.e., what is wrong with you and how do we fix it). Recently, science has placed an increased emphasis on positive well-being (i.e., what is right with you and how do we promote it). Join Dr. Mark Holder as he outlines his research, and the research of his colleagues, on what contributes to long-term happiness. Learn how happiness is associated with improvements in your social relationships, sleep, cognitive flexibility, longevity, tolerance, creativity, and career. Share a laugh while learning scientifically proven methods to increase your happiness and the happiness of your friends, colleagues, students and family.

Science has placed a new focus on positive well-being including happiness. Dr. Mark Holder leads a research team investigating how our choices impact our happiness. With humor and knowledge, he outlines recent research findings related to human flourishing, optimism, and positive self-concept to inspire you to make the right choices to increase your well-being starting right now.