Published & Presented Research
Built on evidence. Backed by research.
WeBeWell's curriculum isn't just well-intentioned — it's been tested.
Our program is adapted from a randomized controlled trial-tested model, and every version we bring to schools and universities is studied by independent researchers to confirm it actually works. We publish our findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at academic conferences, because the institutions and families who trust us with their students deserve more than a promise. Below is the research behind WeBeWell — from the foundational trials that shaped our approach to the ongoing studies validating its impact in real schools today.
Published & Presented Research
The following publications include research conducted on WeBeWell’s programs with both college and adolescent students
Diener, Marissa., Sartor, Sydnee., Becraft, Alexander & Oh, Youn. (2025). Assessing the Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Acceptability of a Multicomponent Mental Health and Wellbeing Prevention Program Adapted for Youth. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. 10. 10.1007/s41042-025-00231-3.
Becraft, A., Diener, M., & Joseph, M. (2024, February 7-8). An evaluation of WeBeWell, an innovative multimodal well-being program designed to empower students to thrive [Presentation]. International Quality of Life Studies Winter Conference 2024, Virtual.
Rao, D., Becraft, A., Diener, M., & Trevino, A. Y. (2024, November 8). A mixed methods analysis of WeBeWell: A well-being skills program supporting college student mental health[Poster session]. 2024 Utah University College Counseling Centers Conference, Provo, UT, United States.
Becraft, A., & Joseph, M. (2023, April 1-5). WeBeWell: An innovative and evidence-based multimodal well-being model empowering students to thrive[Presentation]. 2023 NASPA Western Regional Conference, Las Vegas, NV United States.
Sartor, S., Diener, M., Becraft, A., & Wulfman, M. (2023, March 23-25). Evaluating the impact of a multicomponent prevention and promotion program on youth well-being[Poster presentation]. 2023 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
Becraft, A., Wulfman, M., Joseph, M., Amaechi, A., Jackson, R., & Oh, Y. J. (2022). Mental health prevention and promotion: Leveraging positive psychological interventions and social entrepreneurship to build resilience and well-being in college students. University of Utah Undergraduate Research Journal, 22(1). Retrieved from
Randomized Control Trials
The WeBeWell program is adapted from components of a randomized controlled trial- tested curriculum. Below are 3 articles on this randomized controlled trial-tested curriculum.
Heintzelman, S. J., Kushlev, K., Lutes, L. D., Wirtz, D., Kanippayoor, J. M., Leitner, D., Oishi, S., & Diener, E. (2020). ENHANCE: Evidence for the efficacy of a comprehensive intervention program to promote subjective well-being. Journal of Experimental Psychology. Applied, 26(2), 360–383. https://doi.org/10.1037/xap0000254
Kushlev, K., Heintzelman, S. J., Lutes, L. D., Wirtz, D., Kanippayoor, J. M., Leitner, D., & Diener, E. (2020). Does happiness improve health? Evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Psychological Science, 31(7), 807–821. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620919673
Kushlev, K., Heintzelman, S.J., Lutes, L.D., Wirtz, D., Oishi, S., & Diener, E. (2017). ENHANCE: Design and rationale of a randomized controlled trial for promoting enduring happiness & well-being. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 52, 62-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2016.11.003