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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Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman Live at LinkedIn Headquarters
September 21, 2017
Scott Shute, LinkedIn's VP Global Customer Operations, sits down with Daniel Goleman and Center Founder Richard Davidson to discuss new research... Learn More
UW-Madison Teaching Kindness, From Preschools To 'Sesame Street'
September 21, 2017
In preschools, kindness is encouraged. But can it be taught? Wisconsin Public Radio chats with Chad McGehee from the Center for Healthy Minds about... Learn More
When Kindness is in the Curriculum
September 18, 2017
How the Kindness Curriculum developed by the Center for Healthy Minds can teach emotional intelligence, or EQ, a strong predictor of one’s success... Learn More
Meditation Expert Tells Us What the Science Really Says — and Why Multitasking is a ‘Myth’
September 18, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, science has proven that meditation can induce healthy and important physical improvements, such... Learn More
Our Favorite Personal Development Books
September 18, 2017
6 books to read this month to boost your performance, including "Altered Traits," the new book from Center Founder Richard Davidson and Daniel... Learn More
"Kindness Curriculum" Available For Teachers (WXPR)
September 18, 2017
Using the Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds, teachers can start out kids early in life on a positive developmental trajectory. Learn More
UW’s Davidson Teams with Famed Science Writer to Dive Deep into the Science of Meditation
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and science writer Daniel Goleman collaborated on a new book that explores a simple, yet transformational, idea:... Learn More
Demystifying Meditation: Five Practical Benefits & How You Can Get Started
September 18, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, here are five very practical benefits from meditation practices. Learn More
What Science Says About How Meditation Changes You Over Time
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and psychologist Daniel Goleman discuss findings from and implications of their new book, "Altered Traits." Learn More
Daniel Goleman, Dr. Richard Davidson, 'Altered Traits'
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and psychologist and science writer Daniel Goleman talk about their cutting-edge research in their new book,... Learn More
How Meditation Can Make Us More Civil to Each Other
September 18, 2017
Meditation isn’t primarily about improving oneself — its actually for the benefit of others Learn More
Does Mindfulness Really Work? What the Science Tells Us.
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman answer questions about the science of mindfulness. Learn More