The Institute in the Media
Media attention is our measure of cultural impact. The Institute has been covered in more than 800 radio shows, such as Talk of the Nation, Mehmet Oz, the BBC, and the Dennis Prager Show. Television features include the John Stossel Show, 20/20, The Daily Show, and Nightline. More than 3,000 print articles have appeared in venues such as Parade, New York Times, “O” Magazine, USA Today, and US News & World Report. Blog coverage exceeds 500,000 sites, including BigThink.com, WebMD.com, and BigQuestionsOnLine.com.
Why It’s Good To Be GoodVideos and Television
Video: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart—December 8, 2010
Video: Catalyst—The Science of Happiness
Video: Dr. Post’s Recent TED Talk—Give and Live Better
Dr. Post on the Web and in the News
Boston Globe—How you can tackle two New Year’s resolutions at once
Concord Monitor—Editorial: A present to give – and receive
Newsday—Why Yankees have a higher winning percentage during HOPE Week
Video: MindPT Webinar—Power Of Love
The Manila Times—Business and compassionate love: It's complicated!
Video: eBay—Here’s Why Holiday Gifting Gives You All The Feels
PDF: Bucks County Courier Times—’Tis the season for giving
The Columbus Dispatch—Helping others helps volunteers’ own health, research finds
MarketWatch—The key to a long, healthy retirement
Forbes—The Secret To Living A Longer, Healthier Life
The Statesman—School of Medicine course teaches compassion to students
Christian Science Monitor—Why prayer appeals to Americans
Ocala Style—Doing Good, Feeling Good
Hopes&Fears—Why do people want to be good?
Madame Noir—What Would It Take for People to Give More?
TODAY—What’s better, money or a nice boss? NBC survey shows what we really think
The Detroit News—Philanthropy helps the giver, too
Chicago Tribune—Be generous: It’s a simple way to stay healthier
Greenwich Sentinel—Greenwich’s Paletta Makes “Doing Good” Easier than Ever
The Royal Gazette—Generosity fundamental to a healthier life
Femme Actuelle—Quand les émotions jouent sur notre santé
Healthline—Cancer-Stricken Woman Fights for Right-to-Die Laws
US News and World Report—What Generosity Does to Your Brain and Life Expectancy
Big Questions Online—Authors Reflect on Quantum Mechanics, Curiosity, and Intellectual Virtues
Authors Reflect on Altruism, Buddhism,Character, and Christianity and Innovation
How “Love” Defied an ISIS Hack Attack
Understanding Philanthropy – Somali Current
Generosity and Health in China
Helping Others Alleviates Stress, Offers a Sense of Purpose
The Faith Healer and the Magician
Davis Lecture to Feature the Science of Compassionate Love and Altruism
Opelausas Physician to Receive Philanthropy Award
Those With Dementia Still Know, Need Love
Donor’s Tender Heart and Generous Spirit Shine at Holidays
Helping others Alleviates Stress, Offers a Sense of Purpose
Do Doctors Have a Duty to Treat Patients With Ebola?
Why Doing Good Feels Good: The “Helper’s High”- Dr. Post in Newsminer.com
In Character—Do Good Things Happen to Good People?
Caboolture News—Care that can transform the lives of dementia sufferers and their carers
The Denver Post—Philanthropy benefits the giver too, with “helper’s high” and “giver’s glow”
On Islam—Do True Altruism and Unconditional Love Exist?
Daily Liberal—Giving good for the health
The Epoch Times—Altruism Boosts Well-being
Spirituality & Health—Lend a Hand: How Helping Others Makes You Healthier
Positive News—Enriching connections
Post-Tribune—Charity has roots in wealth creation
The Daily Mail—Doing good is harder than it looks: The woman who did 365 good deeds
US News and World Report—The Secret to Gift Giving
Real Clear Politics—Charity Begins With Wealth Creation
The Budapest Times—Happy or sad to say goodbye?
Video: The Science and Religion Dialogue—Opening Ceremony
Newsday—After storms, helping others helps us get a sense of control
Zócalo Public Square—Take Two Mitzvahs and Call Me In the Morning
The Australian—Volunteering is so good for you that doctors should recommend it, experts say
Dawn.com—Kindness makes life happier and longer
Eureka Street—Puncturing Australia's cult of the mind
Beliefnet—How Helping Others Can Get Us Through Tough Times: An Interview with Stephen G. Post, PhD
Experience Life—Toyota Proven Performer: SheGIVES
NOW Magazine—Do-gooders last longer
Greater Good—Staying Sober through Service
Times Beacon Record—Unlimited Love arrives at Stony Brook University
American Medical News—Volunteering can boost physical and mental health
Natural Awakenings—Do Good, Feel Good
Newsday—Studies cite 'glow of giving'
Knoxnews—Volunteers tap into their own passions to give back to the community
Australian Broadcasting Corporation—The gift of giving reaps healthy rewards
PDF: Visão—Fazer o bem... faz bem
The International Society for Science & Religion: Library Project—Introductory Essays
The Daily Star—Conference to highlight volunteerism
It's Good 2B Good—A Great Book: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Video: iamgr8ful—Premium Content: Stephen G. Post #1 – #2 – #3 – #4 – #5 – #6
PsychCentral—Helping Others Is Good For Your Health: An Interview with Stephen G. Post, PhD
Times Union—Helping is what matters
AARP Bulletin—6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier
Video: The Dalai Lama Center—Conversation with Stephen Post
Three Village Patch—Relating to the Experience of "The Hidden Gifts of Helping"
Video: YouTube—Trailer: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Video: Big Think—Stephen Post: The Science of Compassion
Alabama Live—New books chart way to keep glow of helping
Impact Wire—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Christian Post—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Christian Newswire—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
My Favorite Things—Review: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
iVillage—Helper’s High: Health Benefits of Volunteering
Noetic Now—Book Excerpt: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
PDF: Whole Life Times—The Power of Giving
Beliefnet—The Hidden Gifts of Giving
The Washington Times—Wetzstein: True love goes beyond Valentine’s Day
Times Beacon Record—Generous grant to fund generosity study by SBU prof
Video: 5min Media—Showing Compassion and Self-Compassion
Video: 5min Media—Dr. Stephen G. Post on Courage
Video: Answers.com—Dr. Stephen G. Post on the Study of Giving
Video: Answers.com—Dr. Stephen G. Post on His Inspiration for Writing
Video: 2nd Half Lounge—Helping Helps, Part I – Part II
Delaware Online—Delaware holidays: Volunteering can be thanks enough
Clarín—La ciencia revela 10 verdades y mentiras sobre el amor
Times Beacon Record—L'Arche helps those in need and their helpers
The Face of America—10 Things I Learned About the Power of Good
PDF: Experience Life—Altruism Afoot (696KB)
The Sydney Morning Herald—A systems view of altruism reveals self-interest
Parade—Live Well With What You Have
The Philippine Star—A compassionate Christmas
The Times of India—Boxing Day: Gift With Love
O, The Oprah Magazine—6 Ways Giving Makes You Healthy
Los Angeles Times—The rewards of volunteering
Stanford Social Innovation Review—Crisis Mentality
Yes Magazine—How Thankful Are You?
The Rotarian—The science of giving
San Francisco Chronicle—The How of Happiness
Straight.com—Studies show nice guys finish first
The Sydney Morning Herald—Helping others the key to happiness
The Sydney Morning Herald—The Quest for Happiness is no Laughing Matter
Reader's Digest Australia—Why Kindness is Good for You
Christian Science Monitor online article
Dr. Post in The Wall Street Journal
Is It True Giving is Good for Your Health?
Dr. Post in The New York Times
In Month of Giving, a Healthy Reward
Remembering the Nazis’ War on the ‘Genetically Unfit’
Why some people take the heroic leap to help others
Dr. Post on The Huffington Post
Is Compassion a Corporate, Social, or Moral Value?
Here’s Why We Struggle To Make Connections With Our Physicians — And Why It Matters
Tapping Into the Helper High: Tips on Feeding Your Trainer’s Helper Habit
How Gratitude Can Benefit Your Physical Health All Year Long
The Biblical Definitions Of The Pursuit Of Happiness
Dr. Post on Radio and Podcasts
Audio: In the Balance—Happiness, Health, and Well-Being: Stephen G. Post on the Simple Act of Giving
Audio: CBC Listen—Being kind is good for your health, new report confirms
Audio: A2A 1-on-1—Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
Audio: BetterWorldlians Radio—Young voices against hate
Audio: WHYY Voices in the Family—From Refugee to Refuge: Cultivating Compassion (at 25:42)
Audio: Wellbeing Strategies: Dr. Stephen Post on Community Matters
Audio: Unlimited Love: The Legacy of Sir John Templeton
Audio: Inside Personal Growth: Unlimited Love with Stephen Post
Audio: Paying It Forward: The Amazing Psychology of Holiday Giving
Audio: Dr. Post on Voices In The Family
Audio: Dr. Post on The Dennis Prager Show
Audio: Dr. Post on Shrink Rap Radio
Audio: Dr. Post on Minnesota Public Radio
Audio: Dr. Post on WCPN/ideastream