The Science of Well-Being for Teens | Yale University | Coursera
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.
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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.
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Positive Psychology | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Coursera
This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology, conducted by Barbara Fredrickson and her colleagues. It also features practical applications of this science that you can put to use immediately to help you live a full and meaningful life.
Be Brain Fit - Enhance Your Brain Health and Cognitive Performance
Be Brain Fit provides comprehensive guides and resources on brain health and mental wellness, offering evidence-based strategies to enhance cognitive function and overall mental well-being. Discover evidence-based tips, techniques, and lifestyle changes to optimize your brain function at Be Brain Fit. From memory improvement to stress reduction, our comprehensive guides provide actionable advice for better brain health.
Psychological & Brain Sciences UC Santa Barbara
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has cultivated a tradition of strong, empirically based teaching and research in contemporary experimental psychology. The 42 faculty, 70 graduate students, and many of the 2500 undergraduate majors conduct cutting-edge research in core areas of experimental psychology, including cognition and the perceptual sciences, developmental and evolutionary psychology, neuroscience and behavior, and social psychology. The department's commitment to interdisciplinary pursuits are reflected in expansive research and teaching collaborations with a variety of other disciplines, including the biological sciences, anthropology, communication, educational psychology, linguistics, geography, and sociology. One of 10 campuses of the prestigious University of California system, and the fifth leading public university in the nation, UCSB provides a dynamic intellectual environment that prizes academic rigor and creativity to generate discoveries with wide-ranging impact. The inspirational setting is embedded in nature, nestled between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean.