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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of Well-Being for Teens by Yale University

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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 teenag...
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    Top reviews

    AM

    Apr 16, 2024

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    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.

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    Apr 12, 2023

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    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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    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

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    By Kelli M

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    Jul 25, 2024

    Absolutely loved learning about happiness and felt significantly happier while I was taking the class. The videos are easy to listen to and applicable!

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    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!

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.

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    Jan 31, 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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:)

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    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...

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    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

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    By Taormina

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    Jun 14, 2024

    I really enjoyed taking part in this course, and I learned so much about what I can do to be happier. Would definitely recommend!

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    By Adair D l r

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    Oct 20, 2023

    Si quieren mejorar su vida en general, vean esto, el mejor curso que he visto, en 1 mes de ver el curso mejore 2 años de mi vida

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    By Marta K

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    Aug 29, 2023

    The best Yale curses ever! Highly recommended for begginers and advanced in psychology :-) Also you can master your english- :-)

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    By Prakash M

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    May 21, 2023

    course is very helpful for understand the teen problems mood swings stress and lack of attention and how to fix all problems. ☺️

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    By Isabella P

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    Jun 14, 2023

    Amazing course for teens who are struggling with their well-being and the true definition of happiness. Dr. Santos is the best!

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    By Sandra D

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    Nov 21, 2024

    This was a great class that should be available to all students. It empowers you to know you can affect you hapiness in life.

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    By Sally D

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    Jun 29, 2023

    Insightful for parents and teachers of teens. It helps to give students the strategies to gain control over their happiness.

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    By Ana B

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    Feb 21, 2025

    Incrível!! Perfeito para provocar profundas reflexões e aprender a lidar com situações diversas na vida como um adolescente.

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    By Grace F

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    Mar 10, 2023

    I have truly learned so much from this course. Thank you to the Yale school for providing me with this opportunity. :)

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    By Hesty W

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    Sep 10, 2023

    Thank you it's very amazing course. can be implemented in the daily life and make a life improvement in a simple way.

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    By Anna D

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    Jan 23, 2024

    Language and concepts were easy to follow and understand. Would recommend to anyone feeling like something is off.

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