Effective Altruism & Cost Effectiveness

This section introduces the core principles of “effectiveness” of effective mental health.

For this section, complete the following readings:

• Core EA principles | Centre For Effective Altruism (10 minutes)

• Comparing charities: How big is the difference? (15 min)

• What is a WELLBY? Understanding Wellbeing-Adjusted Life Years - Happier Lives Institute (10 min) 

• How to buy a year of happiness, explained in one chart - Vox (6 min)

• Measuring Wellbeing: Calculating cost-effectiveness (13 min)

• At-home activity: please introduce yourself to your cohort’s communication channel! Share your name, what you do/why you’re in the fellowship, where you’re from, and what you’d like to discuss (why should someone reach out to you)!