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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Parent in Prison: How to Protect the Well-Being of the Child
September 18, 2017
Seven percent of all children will have a parent who lived with them go to jail or prison, so how will the well-being of these children be protected? Learn More
How Emotional Intelligence Can Drive Success
September 18, 2017
Cortland Dahl, a research scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds and Healthy Minds Innovations, discusses the power of emotional intelligence. Learn More
Human Potential and Happiness: An Interview with Richard Davidson
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson answers questions about resilience, meditation, positivity, and controlling our attention. Learn More
Mindfulness-based 'Kindness Curriculum' Showing Promising Results
September 18, 2017
If your preschooler struggles with sharing toys or sitting still, the Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds could offer a... Learn More
“The Last Dalai Lama?”: The spiritual leader gets deep into neuroscience in new doc
September 15, 2017
A new film focused on the Dalai Lama features the work of Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Silicon Valley is Obsessed with Meditation, and there’s New Evidence It Changes the Brain for the Better
September 15, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, evidence suggests regular meditation is linked with benefits including lower stress and better... Learn More
The Epigenetic Aging Clock Runs Slower in Meditators, Study Suggests
September 8, 2017
A new study is the first to suggest that the long-term practice of meditation may slow down the epigenetic clock in immune cells Learn More >
Bells and Belly Buddies: Kindness Curriculum
August 30, 2017
The Kindness Curriculum developed by the the Center for Healthy Minds touts the benefits of teaching mindfulness and empathy in the classroom. Learn More
Kindness Curriculum Released for Greater Well-Being in the Classroom
August 28, 2017
The Center is releasing its mindfulness-based “Kindness Curriculum” for teachers and parents to implement with their preschoolers Learn More >
A Blow to Well-Being? Nature Words Disappearing from Books, Films and Songs
June 30, 2017
Researchers find a steady decrease in references to the natural world in music, literature and film Learn More >
Mindful Policing: The Future of Force
June 20, 2017
With police violence—and public scrutiny— on the rise, cities turn to mindfulness to help officers deal with the stress of the job. A study from... Learn More
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Classes May Ease Pain, Depression
June 20, 2017
Center faculty Larissa Duncan's research suggests that when birthing classes include mindfulness-based education instead of focusing only on the... Learn More