Well-being Is a Skill: Perspectives From Affective and Contemplative Neuroscience

Mar 14, 2019 - 5:00PM

Center founder Richard Davidson will give a talk at the Mendel Lectures, a series of talks dedicated to sharing cutting-edge advancements in science. The talk, titled "Well-Being Is A Skill: Perspectives From Affective and Contemplative Neuroscience," will explore the latest neuroscience surrounding well-being, and how we have the power to train our brain for compassion and kindness.

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