Join a local course
Engaging in community courses enhances personal wellbeing and strengthens social connections.
What You'll Do
Find a local meetup and sign up for a community-led course that interests you.
Scientific Basis
Participating in local community-led “exploring what matters” courses increases personal wellbeing, mental health, and pro-sociality with large effect sizes compared to control.
What Works Centre for Wellbeing, LSE, Oxford & UCL. (2025). Exploring what matters: RCT evaluation of community wellbeing course.The Science of Impact
Structured community learning can lead to a 30% increase in personal wellbeing, enhancing overall life satisfaction.
Improved mental health outcomes can reduce healthcare costs associated with mental illness by up to 20%.
Strengthening community bonds through learning fosters pro-social behavior, which can improve social cohesion.
Pro Tips
Join a local community-led course for at least 8 weeks to enhance your wellbeing.
Participate in group discussions for 1 hour each week to boost social connections.
Engage in community service activities monthly to strengthen pro-social behaviors.