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

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 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 Jul 9, 2024
This course was very information and I like the layout of the delivery. The interactive prompts were helpful to keep you engaged along the way.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023
This is a very good course. As a high school student, I was encouraged and motivated to always choose to be positive and happy. Thank you so much.
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