Evidence and method
What the research suggests, where it is uncertain, and how this lab interprets your own data.
What research says about nature and mood
Research reviews report associations and intervention findings for nature exposure and mental health, but settings and study quality vary.
Read the guide →02What research says about social connection
Controlled trials of social connection interventions use varied methods and populations. An everyday message is only one modest approach.
Read the guide →03What research says about movement and wellbeing
Physical activity can support mental health and wellbeing; the World Health Organization describes benefits across ages.
Read the guide →04What research says about gratitude exercises
Reviews of gratitude interventions report benefits on average, while effects differ across studies and outcomes.
Read the guide →05What research says about meaning-focused activities
Meaning-focused interventions have been studied in several settings, but a ten-minute personal activity is much simpler.
Read the guide →06The limits of a seven-day personal test
A single starting rating and a week of observations can reveal a useful story, but it is a weak design for causal claims.
Read the guide →Try something small this week
Start with one activity and observe honestly. You can change direction after the first seven days.
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