by Caitlin Walker, Clare Donaldson and Michael Plant | May 1, 2021
Global priority: mental health Download Report as PDF Executive summary This report investigates the global burden of mental illness. It sets out how big the problem is, how much spending it receives, and how those resources are allocated. It then focuses...
by Michael Plant, Clare Donaldson, Barry Grimes and Joel McGuire | Apr 2, 2021
Research Agenda 2021-2022 Download Report as PDF Our vision and mission Let us state the obvious: happiness is important. Even if it is not the sole thing of importance, it is still important. Not only do we seek happiness for ourselves, but we hope others experience...
by Sid Sharma, Clare Donaldson and Michael Plant | Nov 2, 2020
Global priority: pain Download Report as PDF Executive summary We all expect to experience some pain in our lives. For most of us, especially those in high-income countries, these experiences will be mild, bearable, and short. Others are not so fortunate. Millions...
by Fin Moorhouse, Michael Plant and Tom Houlden | Nov 1, 2020
The philosophy of wellbeing Download Report as PDF HLI conducts both theoretical and applied research in order to find the most effective ways to measure and increase global wellbeing. But, what is ‘wellbeing’? This short article summarises what...
by Michael Plant | Oct 1, 2019
Research Agenda 2019 Download Report as PDF Aims of the Happier Lives Institute The Happier Lives Institute (HLI) aims to address the following question: how can we most effectively use our resources to improve global well-being? Governments and policy...
