The 2025 course will be held June 16-20, on Harvard University's Campus in Cambridge, MA. Class will not be held on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The course will consist of four full days, Monday to Wednesday, and Friday. There will be a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, practical work, and mentoring sessions. Lectures will usually be one hour-long (40 minutes lecture, 20-minute discussion). Practical activities will consist of group work, analysis demonstrations, student flash talks, and more.​​

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Each day of the course will have a different thematic focus exploring the linkages between emotional well-being and physical health. In addition to core sessions, guest speakers will present on topics that are particularly relevant in the field right now. These session topics include: social networks, arts and health, nature and well-being, and cross-cultural understanding of well-being.

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We will provide coffee and tea breaks each day, as well as organized opportunities for student interactions and social activities. There will likely be other opportunities to chat with course directors and faculty during the course and in the evenings.