Pursuit of Happiness

Pursuit-of-Happiness.org (POH) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are a group of psychologists, philosophers, educators, and web professionals dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge about happiness and depression prevention. We manage a multimedia educational platform, as well as various hybrid, online, and onsite educational programs, focused on happiness and psychological well-being. Our mission is to:

• Provide science-based information on the life skills and habits needed to enhance well-being, build resilience against depression and anxiety, and pursue a meaningful life
• Promote the pursuit of happiness through educational programs designed around the resulting knowledge base.
• Draw attention to the remarkable links between ancient wisdom and the new science of happiness.

Thanks to the heartfelt dedication of numerous volunteers and a generous in-kind grant from Google Inc., about 1.5 million visitors, including faculty and students from about 1,500 secondary schools, 2,500 universities, as well as representatives of more than 200 governmental organizations from around the globe, have accessed our educational resources, including lesson plans and web pages on the science of happiness. POH is experienced in implementing educational programs for both institutions and individuals that provide actionable information on happiness and well-being.