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Yale University

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: Behavioral Health
Status: Social Impact
BeginnerCourse13 hours

Featured reviews

AM

5.0Reviewed Apr 17, 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.

KA

5.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2024

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

FL

5.0Reviewed Aug 30, 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!!

JC

5.0Reviewed 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.

MF

5.0Reviewed 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

NS

4.0Reviewed Sep 7, 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

AA

5.0Reviewed May 14, 2023

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

KR

5.0Reviewed Jun 3, 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!

MR

5.0Reviewed 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 ;-)

BR

5.0Reviewed Apr 24, 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.

TI

5.0Reviewed Jul 10, 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.

MM

5.0Reviewed Apr 5, 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!

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