Laurie Santos
Overview
Laurie Santos is a professor at Yale University known for her work in psychology and student well-being.
Notable Work
- Happiness Science: Focuses on understanding happiness through psychological science.
- Mental Health Advocacy: Addresses the mental health crisis among college students, particularly highlighting depression rates.
Related Concepts
- psychology
- College Mental Health Crisis
- Depression Among Students
Clips and Content
- Clip title: What psychological science says about happiness | Laurie Santos
- Author / channel: World Economic Forum
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HStWtmSCAS8
- Summary:
- Dr. Santos discusses insights from psychological science on happiness.
- Mentions alarming statistics from a 2017 National College Health Assessment, with approximately 40% of students too depressed to function.
Backlinks
- 2026 04 11 Laurie Santos on Happiness Student Mental Health and Well being Miscon