The Happiness Equation

SSRIs

Antidepressant Drugs Might Work by Changing Our Expectations

Robb Rutledge Ph.D. on July 13, 2021

How do antidepressants work? Research suggests that they change how we learn about the world, which influences our level of happiness.

How do antidepressants work? Research suggests that they change how we learn about the world, which influences our level of happiness.

Happiness

Why Learning—Not Rewards—May Be the Key to Happiness

Robb Rutledge Ph.D. on June 11, 2021

Can money buy you happiness? Research shows learning may be more important.

Can money buy you happiness? Research shows learning may be more important.

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Would You Be Happier if You Lowered Your Expectations?

Robb Rutledge Ph.D. on June 2, 2021

Is there an equation for happiness? Here's how we're trying to find out.

Is there an equation for happiness? Here's how we're trying to find out.