IN THIS LESSON
When we say we should optimize for wellbeing, what do we actually mean? How can we measure and quantify mental wellbeing?
For this section, complete the following readings:
Spend 5 minutes each familiarizing yourself with these common wellbeing measures (10 min)
PHQ-9 Depression Measure - Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
GAD-7 Anxiety Measure - GAD-7 anxiety scale
Selected videos from the Measuring Wellbeing Course (note: If you watch the whole 1h:15m course & complete the quizzes, you can get a certificate)
Video 1: Why measure wellbeing? (11 min)
Video 3: Are wellbeing measures reliable? (11 min)
The measurement of wellbeing - Happier Lives Institute - selected sections (20 min)
Section 2
Section 4.1
Section 7