As our research develops, we intend to publish detailed career profiles to guide people who want to dedicate their careers to maximising the happiness of others. Our career research agenda sets out the process we will be following to identify the most high-impact careers for increasing happiness.
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In the meantime, here are some initial ideas that we think are promising:
 

• Cause prioritisation research - it’s hard to escape this conclusion, given how little work has been done. See our research agenda for more details.
• Economics (or other social science) research into happiness, e.g. determining what the most effective government policies are.
• Research into new treatments for mental health e.g. psychedelics, and/or advocacy for these treatments.
• Work in developing world mental health. Trying to improve organisations already in this area, possibly with a view to trying to start new, more effective ones.
• Entrepreneurship in mental health technology. There are some effective altruists working on projects in this area already, such as Mind Ease and UpLift.
• Politics or policy. Trying to change what governments do and their attitudes towards happiness.

​Our friends at 80,000 Hours also have a wealth of excellent research-backed resources to help you find a fulfilling and high-impact career.