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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 >

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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 >

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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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Intensive Meditation Practices Linked to Slower Respiration Rate

July 21, 2016

How can long-term meditation practice - and especially intensive training - have a lasting impact on practitioners in their everyday lives? Learn More >

How We Can Change Our Minds — Literally — To Make Kinder, More Accepting Societies

June 30, 2016

In response to recent tragedies, Center Founder Richard Davidson talks about how we can take action by training our brains to cultivate kindness... Learn More

Scientists Test Ancient Body-Warming Method as Depression Treatment

June 8, 2016

BuzzFeed News provides an overview of Center faculty member Charles Raison's study on hyperthermia as a treatment for depression Learn More

Raising Body Temperature Relieves Depression Symptoms, Small Study Finds

May 20, 2016

A study led by Center faculty member Charles Raison suggests that raising body temperature to the point of a mild fever reduces depression symptoms... Learn More >

Mindfulness and Dodging the Second Arrow

May 17, 2016

Center faculty member John Dunne discusses how contemplative practices such as mindfulness can help prevent stressful thoughts from magnifying... Learn More

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Clinical Depression Linked to Abnormal Emotional Brain Circuits

May 16, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson is senior author on a study examining differences in the neural circuits responsible for emotional regulation in... Learn More >

Study: Brain Structures Contribute to Asthma Attack Severity

May 16, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson is a co-senior author of study revealing link between brain's emotional processing centers and physiological... Learn More >

UW Scientist Among 100 Most Influential People of 2006

May 11, 2016

Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson recognized as part of TIME Magazine's annual list of the most influential people in the world Learn More >