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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UW-Madison Professor Develops Kindness Curriculum
September 6, 2019
Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses the Kindness Curriculum and how it can help preschool-aged children develop kindness as a skill. Learn More
Researchers Develop Mindfulness-Based Kindness Curriculum for Preschoolers
September 6, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about the Kindness Curriculum and how it can help preschoolers pay closer attention to their... Learn More
Can Changing Your Mind Change the World?
September 6, 2019
Based on Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson's lecture at the World Bank’s Science of Learning Expert Series, the article discusses the... Learn More
The Six Emotional Styles
September 4, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses the six emotional styles. Learn More
You Can Change Your Emotional Style
September 4, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davison talks about the six emotional styles, and how to change your default style Learn More
Meditation: Well-being, Like the Violin, is Acquired by Training
September 4, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about research that supports training well-being as a skill Learn More
What Meditation Does To Your Brain When You’re Annoyed, According To Experts
September 3, 2019
Center Founder Richard Davidson talks about how meditation changes the brain over time with ongoing practice Learn More
Long-term Meditators May Be Perceived Differently by Strangers Than Those Who Don’t Meditate, Says New Study
August 28, 2019
New research from the Center points to evidence that long-term meditators may be perceived by strangers as less neurotic, more mindful, more... Learn More >
Two studies reveal benefits of mindfulness for middle school students
August 28, 2019
Two MIT studies show potential benefits of mindfulness training for middle school students. Center Founder Richard Davidson shares his thoughts on... Learn More
Center Welcomes New Faculty Member Melissa Rosenkranz
August 21, 2019
The Center for Healthy Minds welcomes new faculty member Melissa Rosenkranz, who studies neural-immune and biochemical mechanisms by which... Learn More >
Mindfulness Not Straightforward for Reducing Impulsive Behaviors, Says New Study
August 20, 2019
New research from the Center suggests that mindfulness training in experienced meditators as well as in people new to meditation does not lower... Learn More >
8 Habits of Mindful Leaders
August 16, 2019
The Enterpriser's Project mentions Center Founder Richard Davidson's book, "Altered Traits" in addition to habits of mindful leaders Learn More