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The Science of Well-Being for Teens – Coursera (Yale)

Run by Yale University / Coursera

OnlineOnline (global)6 weeksFreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Science of Well-Being for Teens is an online course from Yale University on Coursera, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos. It is a teen-specific version of Yale's "Psychology and the Good Life" – described by Yale as the most popular course in the university's 300-year history.</p> <ul> <li>Open to teens (and interested adults); no prior experience required.</li> <li>Six modules cover misconceptions about happiness, cognitive biases affecting well-being, evidence-based behaviours (social connection, kindness, flow), habit formation, and emotional regulation.</li> <li>Filmed in front of a live audience of high school students; jointly developed with Yale's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.</li> <li>The adult Coursera version has attracted more than four million learners worldwide.</li> </ul> <p>Free to audit; a shareable certificate is available on paid completion, and financial aid can be requested.</p>

How to apply

Enrol for free on the course's Coursera page and learn at your own pace.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Yale University / Coursera. More on their website.

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Enrol for free on the course's Coursera page and learn at your own pace.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 29 September 2026·Source