Explore the science behind well-being for teens with this Coursera course. Learn evidence-based behaviors to boost mood and gain insight into living the good life. No prior experience required, flexible schedule, and a beginner-friendly approach.
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.
The Department of Psychology at Northeastern University explores the inner workings of the brain and behavior. It is committed to diversity, inclusion, and cutting-edge research in areas such as behavioral neuroscience and social psychology.
The University of Virginia Department of Psychology strives to advance the science, the methodology and the application of psychology through research, teaching, graduate training, and engagement in our community. We believe we are best able to accomplish our mission as a diverse and inclusive community of scholars.
In 1921-2, in keeping with a growing trend across the nation, Berkeley's Department of Psychology was established as a separate unit, emerging from the Department of Philosophy. For nearly a century, the department has been a national and international leader in psychological research and the superior educational programs that we have provided to undergraduates and doctoral students.