Hacking Happiness

Did you know that anti-depressant use has risen 400% in the past couple years? The first thought is what is going on? The second is that there has to be something that can be done that does not involve chemicals and medications. More than just scientists are asking that question. Everyone is getting in on it. From positive psychology to better eating to tapping into meditation, there are a slew of mobile applications as well as websites that focus of being happier. These apps monitor sleeping and other health parameters. They also help with yoga and correct breathing. Taking it one step further, some of then such as Lumosity, help train the mind to keep it elastic which helps with resilience if something would happen that would get you down. Any thoughts about this technology in its crusade to increase happiness?