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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

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

AH

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.

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By Marie L

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Jun 30, 2023

What a fantastic course. So many myths that were "busted" by the evidence that was presented. And so nice to have the next reasonable step after finding out about happiness, information about about what we can do. Very empowering and doable, indeed!

By Tanapat B

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Aug 8, 2023

I really enjoyed the course. It was well-organized and balanced both theory and hands-on stuff, which I appreciated. Everything was clear, even the tricky topics, and the extra materials were super helpful. Honestly, it was way better than I expected.

By John-Paul G

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Feb 27, 2024

This course has been the most helpful that I have ever taken! Extraordinary research work and fantastic instructor! This class gave me tools I really needed to cope with a lot of situations I go through, and I really enjoyed the class. Thank you!!!!!

By James B

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May 6, 2023

I greatly enjoyed the course! The information is invaluable, and there are aspects that I will be applying to my 7th grade classroom next school year.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who has teenagers, or is a teacher of teenagers!

By Janelle R

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May 17, 2023

Everything in life is easier if we are happier. Thank-you for info that I can use going forward to make some positive changes to my life. I wish only that I had found the course sooner: I'm not a teen but I still learned a lot!

By Jacki

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Jun 10, 2023

This course is absolutely incredible! Dr. Laurie Santos is such a kind and sweet person; she has helped countless others (including me) on informing the techniques which we could apply to have a happier life. Thank you so much.

By Maisha D

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Dec 11, 2023

This is very deep course giving clear and in depth information examples and experience. I truly enjoyed the course and the energy of the instructor. She kept you eager to listen and her delivery above and beyond.

By Maria D

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Oct 28, 2023

This class was very enlightening. I started homeschooling my grandson and this course has helped me understand him and has helped me help him with some ways to destress him and help him enjoy things a little more.

By Carrie D

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Mar 26, 2023

This was one of the best classes I have ever taken. I can't wait to continue and listen to her podcast. I'm happy (no pun intended) that I finished and did well but a bit sad its over, I enjoyed it so much.

By Ana G

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Mar 7, 2023

This is such a nice course to understand how we behave, our misconceptions when it comes to happiness and how to achieve it, and to learn some really nice and simple techniques to work on our real happiness.

By Amin M

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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.

By Kendra R

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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!

By Krzysztof

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Aug 4, 2023

Great course !!! I highly recomend it because of the knowlege you'll gain during this course. It is a crucial thing in understanding our habits and some of our behaviors.

By kriti

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Dec 20, 2023

It was really exciting to know so much about myself and how I can improve my happiness level, thank you so much for providing a free course to all of us!

By Asma B

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May 27, 2023

Amazing learning for parents and coaches

thankyou for the quality of courses and content

I enjoyed the learning and feel the impact in my thinking and life

By Jennifer M

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Jun 12, 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.

By Brent G R

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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.

By Nicola B

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Jun 29, 2023

it was great! It's not just theory or motivational phrases, there are exercises that you can practice everyday and show you real results.

By 3crownedprince (

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Feb 1, 2024

Honestly very good advice, doesn't feel cringe or strange. This course is like a wake up call to do the right thing to progress in life.

By Hemra N K

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Dec 2, 2023

It was a wonderfully designed training that opened my horizons and made me question life and concepts in many ways. Thank you very much.

By Susmitha K

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Dec 2, 2023

it was wonderful session and i learn so many things through this course. how to be happy and what are the ways for being happy & well.

By Marie H

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Jun 10, 2023

Take this course! It's 100% worth it. You learn so many new things, it's easy understandable and really helpful in your daily life.

By Yağızhan M

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Jun 28, 2023

It was a really great course to take for well being with the psychprotips it became really great for me so thanks Santos teacher:)

By Anja

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May 14, 2023

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

By Gabriel A

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May 4, 2023

this course was really fruitful to my learning curve at psychology, so i will never doubt about recommending this course to anyone