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It's time to broaden our definition of joy and ensure that autistic individuals are included in the pursuit of happiness.

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Stephanie Harrison's book "New Happy" explores how to find lasting happiness. Featured in Fast Company, Well+Good, Forbes and Architectural Digest, Harrison celebrates International Happiness Day with ...

And that is the case of the International Day of Happiness, which has been celebrated every March 20 since 2013. It was the UN General Assembly that decreed in resolution 66/281 of 2012 the ...

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In fact, the United Nations has even announced an International Day of Happiness. But when is that? Is International Happiness Day: OK, let’s find out if you're right at the end of the programme.

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