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Research Findings
Early Stress May Sensitize Girls’ Brains for Later Anxiety
November 11, 2012

High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls

Photo of woman interacting with children at science festival by Bryce Richter from University Communications
Event Announcements
Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Wonders of Science to Life for All Ages
September 17, 2012

Center scientists contribute to the Wisconsin Science Festival

Stressed Teen Web
Research Findings
Stress May Delay Brain Development in Early Years
June 6, 2012

Stress may affect brain development in children, according to new research from the Center

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Well-Being in Children
Educational Games to Train Middle Schoolers’ Attention, Empathy
May 21, 2012

A new grant will allow researchers to design and rigorously test two educational games

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Research Findings
Changing Brains for the Better
April 17, 2012

There are practices that can change our brains for the better, according to new Center research

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Event Announcements
Earth Day Conference to Explore Economic Growth, Happiness
April 3, 2012

Richard Davidson of the Center for Healthy Minds to participate in UW–Madison Earth Day activities