Jeanette Bennett among experts interviewed for WalletHub’s ‘Happiest States in America (2025)’
WalletHub has released the 2025 list of happiest states in the U.S., with Hawaii, Maryland and Nebraska leading the way. To expand the discussion on what contributes to overall happiness and well-being, WalletHub asked a panel of experts to share their advice and insights.
Jeanette M. Bennett, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science, answered five questions centering on how money, career contentment, location and additional factors can influence a person’s happiness, and steps that can be taken to improve and maintain mental health.
“Health in all its forms — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — is interconnected. Together, they shape well-being,” said Bennett. “A person’s ability to meet daily goals, engage in desired activities, and live fully is critical to happiness. When health falls short of expectations, stress and disruption often follow.”