The Science of Well-Being for Teens

Yale adapts its well-being teaching for younger learners, examining assumptions about happiness and the habits that may influence it. Modules connect thoughts, feelings and behavior with personal goals. It suits teens who want to investigate the ideas through everyday observations instead of accept a list of rules about how they should feel.

What you will learn

• Examine common assumptions about happiness.
• Connect thoughts and habits with experience.
• Set and review a practical well-being goal.

Who this suits

Teen learners interested in understanding psychological research and reflecting on everyday habits.

Before you enroll

These are educational practices, not a clinical qualification or individualized mental-health treatment. Choose exercises that feel appropriate, keep reflections private and assess changes over time without expecting a guaranteed improvement. Check the syllabus and assessment requirements before enrolling.

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Put it into practice

Choose one manageable habit to observe for a week and compare your experience with your expectation, including days when the pattern does not fit.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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