In addition, to using validated tools like the PHQ-9, WHODAS, and HRQoL-14 to measure impact across mental health symptoms, daily functioning, and overall quality of life, we've also started measuring WELLBYs! Stay tuned for the exact numbers, but estimates suggest that for every $1,000 spent, we achieve around 50 units of improved wellbeing!
What is the best way to conduct high impact happiness research? At the Happier Lives Institute, our focus is on the WELLBY. One WELLBY represents a one-point increase in wellbeing on a 0-10 scale for one person over the course of a year. This metric allows us to identify our recommended charities based on how much happiness they create for the money they spend. Also adopted by the UK and New Zealand governments, WELLBYs are becoming increasingly relevant on the international stage. Learn more about how they can make your donations more impactful in our new video! #HappierLivesInstitute #WELLBY #Happiness #HappinessResearch #HighImpact
