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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

AM

Apr 16, 2024

Laurie Santos is a great Professor. I liked her teaching style and I learnt a lot about how to deal with teens as well as learning about the Science of well being I learnt so much from this course.

MF

Apr 12, 2023

This was a great course not only for work that I do but just to get a better understanding of my own children and what they are living/going through in today's society! I highly recommend it

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By Ashleigh H

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Feb 20, 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.

By Monique M

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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!

By Karmen H

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May 12, 2023

it sucks

By Mellissa F

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Apr 13, 2023

This was a great course not only for work that I do but just to get a better understanding of my own children and what they are living/going through in today's society! I highly recommend it

By Phoebe W

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Feb 10, 2023

Great content, engaging, and interesting. Dr. Santos presents the information in an enjoyable way.

By Jameel C

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Apr 3, 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.

By Maria R

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Apr 13, 2023

I admire Professor Laurie Santos, every time I am in a certain situation, I would slow down, recall her voice and her smile in my mind and ask myself, hmmm what did she say about this one ;-)

By Victoria J E

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Sep 25, 2023

The course was organized and the examples, video presentations, and research studies were interesting. The information can be implemented by educators, helpful to students and allow parents to understand contemporary needs for happiness and well being.

By Harry T

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Mar 30, 2023

This course had helped me so much about my happiness problems! And I just wanted to say thank you for creating this course

By JOKHA A

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Feb 16, 2023

I am thankful for all the information I GOT. It is amazing and wonderful. Thank you all.

By Rosalba L

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Mar 12, 2023

Es claro, concreto, interesante y sencillo. Introduce gradualmente en el tema permitiendo la implementación de lo aprendido

Lastima que los videos no tengan subtítulos y la traducción del texto no es de muy buena calidad

By Erin G

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Feb 26, 2023

I really liked all the different psychprotips shared! I can use them for myself, but also teach my own children!

By Anica D

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Aug 29, 2024

This course was one of the best courses I have taken on Coursera. Professor Laurie Santos is amazing! I was so interested in what she had to say that I completed the material in a few days. While this may not be the goal, as we need to practice what we learned, I couldn't stop listening and watching. It was very eye-opening, helpful, and inspiring in a very interesting and relaxing way. I cannot wait to try out the things and methods mentioned and I believe these strategies will be of great help in everyday interaction with kids and teens. Thank you, Laurie, you are awesome and I hope I will take other courses taught by you!

By Marielle S

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Apr 18, 2023

This course is engaging, incredibly beneficial, and altogether enjoyable. Throughout the course, I was never heavily impacted by procrastination or a lack of motivation, which I often experience. I remained interested throughout the course and still continue to talk about its contents to friends and family. The course info is presented in an interesting, fun way, while still maintaining a professional feel. I would definitely recommend taking this course if you're interested, it is absolutely worth it!

By King D

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Sep 2, 2023

I highly recommend The Science of Well-Being for Teens course to anyone looking to improve their life. This course is incredibly well-designed, with engaging content and practical exercises that help you build habits for a happier, more fulfilling life. As someone who has struggled with stress and anxiety, I found this course extremely valuable in learning how to manage my emotions and focus on what really matters. If you're ready to start living your best life, give this course a try!

By Joshua M

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May 23, 2023

I loved this class so much! The only BAD thing is the peer reviews of the writing assignment at the end. Some people just randomly click no so that other kids do bad and get a bad grade. I did everything required and some people still rated me a zero point which seems very unfair to me. But as for the course itself, I enjoyed it immensely and learned many tips to help improve my happiness and make my life happier. Thanks so much!

By David M

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Mar 14, 2023

I've given this course a five star review because it's absolutely excellent.Its a very practical course. The way the videos have been made is very good, the materials used such as the pictures make understanding much easier and the professor Laurie Santos breaks down the explanation in a simple way everyone would understand. This course is very helpful and apply-able.

By Tif L

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Nov 10, 2024

This is one of the best courses I have taken so far. I thoroughly enjoyed all the learning content, esp the bitesize training setup. The trainer is one of the best trainers I have ever come across - She breaks the learning down into easy to understand knowledge. She has a very contagious spirit and aura which makes me want to keep learning from her.

By Jana H

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Aug 6, 2024

(4.5/5) This course was really helpful and well executed. The professor explained all the terms and she was very approachable. I love that the students’ questions were included in the online materials, although I felt like the answers weren’t always connected to the question. But overall, a very useful and interesting course.

By Jeffery J

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Jun 19, 2023

I thought this was a great course! It provided many practical ways to be more mindful, appreciative, and happy that can be instantly applied to one's life. It also explained many common misconceptions about what we think will make us happy versus the things that actually do make us happy. I highly recommend course.

By James C

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Mar 30, 2023

This has been an extremely rewarding experience that is helping me continue my pursuit in life. Dr. Santos is definitely helping teens, and everyone who takes this, to truly learn how to effect positive change in their lives for the better, and supports it with excellent references to great research.

By Jayachandra V

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Jul 29, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal . This course starts from informing you about misconceptions and then starts to tell you data from various research , shows how you can make good habits and stay happy .How to detox from social media and many more . A Banger course by Yale and Dr Santos . May God bless her soul

By Kathy

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Feb 20, 2024

This class was so awesome! My mother suggested I take it, and I enrolled for the class during a really low time in my life. This class has truly taught me how to find happiness. I am so grateful that Dr. Santos decided to share this information with younger folks, this course was truly amazing.

By Raquel P G

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Feb 26, 2023

I love Laurie, I did the same course but for adults 2 years ago, and I enjoyed it and this course like a mother I love too. I thing is very necessary to give to our teens skills to develop in them life.. But This course is not only for teens is for every ones who wants to live a better life

By Carrie G

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May 25, 2023

Every teen should take this course. You presented the material is such a relatable way. The studies you referenced has such interesting data. Most importantly, the pyschoprotips make it easy for you to put it all into action. Life skills to carry with you always. Thank you