Understanding and promoting emotional well-being

The plasticity of well-being: A research network to define, measure and promote human flourishing

NIH-funded research University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10766190

This study is bringing together experts to find new ways to understand and improve emotional well-being, so that people can benefit from better tools and strategies for their mental health and happiness.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Madison, United States)
Project IDNIH-10766190 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to create a network of experts to explore how emotional well-being can be cultivated and measured. It will focus on identifying the key components that contribute to well-being and developing innovative, technology-based methods to assess these factors without requiring direct input from users. By combining insights from various disciplines, the project seeks to enhance our understanding of emotional well-being and create effective programs to improve it. Patients may benefit from new strategies and tools designed to enhance their mental health and overall quality of life.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in improving their emotional well-being or those experiencing challenges related to mental health.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental health conditions requiring immediate clinical intervention may not benefit directly from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for enhancing emotional well-being and mental health in individuals.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding emotional well-being, but this approach aims to innovate by focusing on the 'how' of well-being cultivation, making it a novel endeavor.

Where this research is happening

Madison, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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