connection

Tow women smiling and giving each other a High Five. The woman on the left is wearing a white blouse and the woman on the right is wearing a multi coloured jumper of coloured squares - blue, pink, olive green, while, and black. They're in a well-lit, spacious office.

Want to feel happier – and live longer? Science says: Connect

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 11, 2025

Did you know that positive interactions with others can boost happiness, support mental health, and even help us live longer? It’s true. Here’s how.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. Image of hands holding a cardboard cut-out of people in a circle holding hands. Each person is in a different colour of card.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: You’re Not Alone

By Dr David R Hamilton | May 9, 2025

Most people have a personal mental health story. If you’re struggling with your mental health, please tell someone you trust. You’re not alone.

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Group of friends bunched together, happy, each with one arm outstretched to their sides, with broad smiles on their faces. Kneeling on concrete paving stones with college campus buildings in the background.

20 science-based tips for increasing happiness

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 14, 2025

I’ve compiled 20 different tips, or hacks, for boosting your happiness, each with a wee bit of scientific justification.

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How searching for my lost suitcase led me to kindness

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 20, 2019

I left my suitcase on a train recently. Believe it or not, I was meditating…

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