Launch Event for World Happiness Report 2026-Social Media and Happiness

When: March 19, 2026 – 7-8 PM UK time(3-4 PM ET)

Where: Online via Zoom

Led by: Action for Happiness (Dr. Mark Wiiliamson)

Keynote Speakers: Prof. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve,Prof Jonathan Haidt and Dr Radha Modgil 

To celebrate International Day of Happiness, Action for Happiness presents an expert panel exploring how social media affects well-being and how we can use it in ways that support rather than undermine our happiness.

In this session:

  • World Happiness Report Insights: Prof Jan-Emmanuel De Neve shares new findings from the World Happiness Report 2026 examining links between social media and wellbeing
  • From Anxious to Amazing: Prof Jonathan Haidt presents research from his bestselling books on how young people can move from The Anxious Generation to The Amazing GenerationPractical
  • Digital Wellbeing: Dr. Radha Modgil offers tips on using social media wisely and having a positive influence on others online

The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an independent editorial board.

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