What if we measured success by how people actually feel – not just by how fast the economy grows? That question forms the foundation of a new joint initiative in which the business sector, academia, Region Stockholm and Stockholm Business Region are coming together to boost wellbeing and make it a more integrated part of the city’s future.

Professor Micael Dahlén was recently interviewed in DN (Dagens Nyheter) about the joint effort between The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness and Bhutan. The aim is to make the country relevant in the 21st century by focusing on mindfulness and happiness, furthering the existing focus on wellbeing in the country, while also contributing to economic growth.

Can happiness be a foundation for national development? The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) and Bhutan's Royal Institute for Governmental Strategy and Studies are collaborating to explore how wellbeing can drive productivity and prosperity.

In May 2025, the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) will host its first-ever Spring Symposium.

We are proud to announce that we are teaming up with Stockholm Business Region, Region Stockholm, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Norrsken Foundation, and the Swedish Institute in an initiative to develop our fantastic hometown and capital Stockholm.

Today is the International Day of Happiness, a UN initiative to highlight the importance of well-being. It’s also the day the World Happiness Report is released – the global ranking of the happiest countries. And once again, Sweden holds its place at the top, securing fourth place out of 147 nations, just behind our Nordic neighbors Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. But what does this ranking actually mean for Swedes? And why is it something to celebrate?

Micael Dahlen and the Center for Wellbeing in Worklife (CWWH) recently embarked on a meaningful visit to Tokyo, engaging in insightful discussions on workplace wellbeing and international collaboration. The trip provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge, foster new connections, and strengthen ties between Sweden and Japan in the field of happiness research.

The U.S. presidential election doesn’t just have a huge impact on Americans – it affects wellbeing across Europe as well. A new study from the Stockholm School of Economics shows that happiness, life satisfaction, and optimism in Europe all shifted in response to the election outcome, mirroring American trends.

On November 7th, SSE Health Day 2024 took place—a full day dedicated to mental and physical health, organized by the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness, the Guidance and Wellbeing Office, and SASSE. Participants from across the Stockholm School of Economics gathered to take part in a wide range of inspiring activities and lectures focused on wellbeing.

How does hockey contribute to the wellbeing, sense of community, and happiness of both individuals and society? A new research collaboration between the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the Stockholm School of Economics’ Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness will follow 5,000 hockey fans through both wins and losses in order to understand how the hockey league and its clubs affect wellbeing and welfare.