The Science of Well-Being for Teens
Learn evidence-based strategies to boost happiness and mental well-being, specially designed for teenagers.
Learn evidence-based strategies to boost happiness and mental well-being, specially designed for teenagers.
This transformative course adapts Yale's popular "Psychology and the Good Life" for teens, addressing the growing youth mental health crisis. Dr. Laurie Santos teaches evidence-based techniques to improve happiness, reduce stress, and build healthier habits. Through engaging lessons and weekly happiness homework, students learn to overcome misconceptions about happiness and implement scientifically-proven strategies for better well-being.
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What you'll learn
Understand the science behind happiness and well-being
Learn to identify and overcome happiness misconceptions
Develop practical strategies for managing stress
Master techniques for better mental health
Build sustainable happiness habits
Improve emotional awareness and regulation
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This course includes:
294 Minutes PreRecorded video
10 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This specialized course addresses teen mental well-being through psychological science. Students explore misconceptions about happiness, learn to overcome cognitive biases, and develop practical skills for improved mental health. The curriculum covers social connection, mindfulness, healthy habits, and emotional regulation through engaging video lectures, interactive exercises, and weekly assignments. Special emphasis is placed on issues relevant to teenagers, including social media use, academic pressure, and stress management.
Misconceptions about happiness
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Biases that get in the way of happiness
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Behaviors that make us happy
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Thoughts that make us happy
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Feelings that make us happy
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Achieving happiness goals
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Psychology at Yale University
Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. She is a prominent expert on the cognitive biases that hinder happiness and is best known for her groundbreaking course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” which teaches students how to make wiser choices for a more fulfilling life. This course has become Yale's most popular offering in over 300 years. Dr. Santos also hosts The Happiness Lab podcast, which explores the science of happiness and has achieved over 90 million downloads since its launch in 2019. Her work has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, and CNN, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to science and education from institutions like Yale and the American Psychological Association. Recognized as one of Popular Science’s “Brilliant 10” young minds and named TIME’s “Leading Campus Celebrity,” Dr. Santos continues to inspire audiences through her research, teaching, and public speaking engagements worldwide.
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