NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)
March 27, 2026
To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >
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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
March 25, 2026
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >
Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
March 20, 2026
Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More
Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’
March 3, 2026
The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >
Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman
February 24, 2026
Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... Learn More >
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Can compassion help heal patients — and providers?
November 20, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses a research study at the center that focused on compassion training. Learn More
Can a Trip-Free Psychedelic Still Help People With Depression?
November 12, 2019
Faculty Charles Raison is featured talking about his upcoming research study that looks into how psilocybin helps people with depression and... Learn More
The Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
November 5, 2019
An overview of research-backed benefits of mindfulness that includes mention of Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson's research on... Learn More
Social and emotional learning and neuroplasticity: Why it matters
October 23, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson wrote the forward for The Blue DOT magazine on the topic of neuroplasticity and the ability to develop... Learn More
The Kindness Curriculum
October 22, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights about the Kindness Curriculum, which is a free resource available to teachers and... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds offers 'Kindness Curriculum' to parents and teachers
October 22, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about the Kindness Curriculum, developed by researchers at the center, and how it can help... Learn More
The Path to a Healthy Mind - Healthy Minds Innovations Offers App for Free
October 3, 2019
Center founder Richard Davidson spoke at TEDxSanFrancisco and announced that Healthy Minds Innovations, the external, affiliated nonprofit... Learn More >
Faculty Member Poehlmann-Tynan publishes second edition of Handbook on Children with Incarcerated Parents
October 1, 2019
Center faculty member, Dr. Julie Poehlmann-Tynan published an update to the groundbreaking book, Handbook on Children with Incarcerated... Learn More >
The World We Make: 2019 Celebration
October 1, 2019
We invite you to join us for The World We Make: 2019 gathering this November to celebrate our progress and share exciting new... Learn More >
The Third Story Podcast: Richard Davidson
September 17, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson appears on the Third Story podcast and discusses how happiness and compassion can be learned, and why... Learn More
Wisconsin Public Television Partners with the Center for Healthy Minds in Mindfulness Research For New Educator Resources
September 13, 2019
Wisconsin Public Television has collaborated with the Center for Healthy Minds to offer Kindness in the Classroom. Learn More >
New Emotional Style Questionnaire Shows Promise in Capturing Healthy Emotionality
September 13, 2019
The Center for Healthy Minds introduces a new measure that captures people's emotional style that shows promise as a valuable tool for... Learn More >