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.

The Science of Well-Being for Teens
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The Science of Well-Being for Teens

Instructor: Laurie Santos
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You will learn what psychological science has to say about living the good life
You will engage in evidence-based behaviors proven to boost mood
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Reviewed on 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!
Reviewed on 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!
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
This course was extremely digestible and useful
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