February 17 will be Random Acts of Kindness Day, a holiday unique in that it’s backed by scientific research. Studies confirm that kind actions can improve our states of well-being. And now, new research in Frontiers in Psychology — “‘Kindness by Post’: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Participatory Public Mental Health Project” — documents the beneficial effects of both giving and receiving thoughtful cards.
Here’s the basic premise studied. People received: (Click for full article)
