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The Science of Well-Being for Teens

A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. This 6-week course aims to curb this mental health crisis by bringing together the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. In this course, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how to thrive in high school and beyond. The lessons along with short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits. Parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course beneficial. Note: This course does not confer Yale University grade, credit or student status. THE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING FOR TEENS WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION.

Status: Habit Formation
Status: Positivity
BeginnerCourse13 hours

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MM

5.0Reviewed Apr 4, 2023

The course was wonderful! The best part of the course was module 6 because it taught you how to implement all of the strategies from the earlier modules. It was the best advice and tips!

KA

5.0Reviewed Jun 18, 2024

Excellent content and clear, actionable concepts - something in it for everyone! Thank you for making this so accessible for learners and educators!

AB

5.0Reviewed May 26, 2023

Amazing learning for parents and coachesthankyou for the quality of courses and contentI enjoyed the learning and feel the impact in my thinking and life

FL

5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2024

This course was extremely digestible and useful I would recommend it to anyone:))) I look forward to more courses aimed at teens and btw her podcast is amazing!!

NS

4.0Reviewed Sep 6, 2025

Dr Laurie Santos explains beautifully such that everyone can understand. She even gives practical tips that are easy to implement and are highly beneficial

JC

5.0Reviewed Apr 2, 2023

Loved this course. It has taught me a lot and I wish to put all these things into practice to improve my well-being. Thank you Dr Santos and thank you to anyone else who worked on this.

AH

5.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2023

This course has helped me so much I would definitely recommend it. This has helped so many struggles I had been facing. I am very grateful I found this course and could participate in it.

IP

5.0Reviewed Jun 14, 2023

Amazing course for teens who are struggling with their well-being and the true definition of happiness. Dr. Santos is the best!

JM

5.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2023

This course is useful not only for teens, but for anyone. The tips and strategies given by the professor are realistic and doable. Highly recommend.

AA

5.0Reviewed May 13, 2023

I would absolutely recommend this course! I've got more than I expected, valuable information, applicable knowledge, great tips...

KR

5.0Reviewed Jun 2, 2023

Easily understood and implementable ways to increase happiness based on surprising and interesting studies. Helped me use my phone less and make other choices that make me happier!

TT

5.0Reviewed Jun 13, 2024

I really enjoyed taking part in this course, and I learned so much about what I can do to be happier. Would definitely recommend!

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