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Making Joy in a Complicated World

Making Joy in a Complicated World

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Published: December 13, 2015 by RHJ Producer


Surveys show that most Americans are less than happy, and seldom experience joy. Two experts discuss how even naturally glum people can manufacture joy.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, Professor of Psychology, University of California Riverside and author, The How of Happiness and Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy But Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, But Does
  • Dr. Alex Korb, postdoctoral researcher, UCLA and author, The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression One Small Change at a Time

Links for more info:

  • sonjalyubomirsky.com

Program #: 15-50Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Behavioral Science| Mental Health| Psychology and PsychiatryMedical Conditions: DepressionGuests: Dr. Alex Korb| Dr. Sonja LyubomirskyPublications: Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy But Doesn't What Shouldn't Make You Happy But Does| The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want| The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression One Small Change at a Time
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