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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

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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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Greater Good Science Center Web

How to Train the Compassionate Brain

December 12, 2015

The Greater Good Science Center shares discoveries from compassion research at the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

Wisconsin State Jounral Web

In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit

December 12, 2015

The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More

Wisconsin State Jounral Web

In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit

December 12, 2015

The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More

Huffington Post Web

Compassion can be Cultivated in the Brain, Study Finds

December 12, 2015

Huffington Post explores research suggesting compassion can be learned and can change the brain Learn More

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Is It Possible for a Film to Change Our Perception of the World, Humankind and Myself?

December 12, 2015

"Free the Mind" producer shares how the work of the Center and Richard Davidson has inspired her Learn More

Toronto Star Web

Documentary Shows Meditation Helps with ADHD and PTSD

December 12, 2015

The Toronto Star expands upon early findings from the Center featured in the documentary "Free the Mind" Learn More

Bbc Web

Memory and Depression; Global Mental Health; Compassion Training

December 12, 2015

BBC Radio features Center for Healthy Minds research on compassion training Learn More

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La Crosse Compassion Project

December 12, 2015

The Compassion Project launches in La Cross schools Learn More

Epoch Times Web

Study: People Can Be Trained in Compassion

December 12, 2015

The Epoch Times shares new compassion research from Helen Weng and the Center Learn More

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Economics of Happiness

December 12, 2015

Center Collaborator Richard Layard shares his expertise during a visit to the Center Learn More

Huffington Post Web

In Conversation with the Dalai Lama

December 12, 2015

Lori DiPrete Brown shares insights from a Center for Healthy Minds panel with herself, other experts and the Dalai Lama Learn More

New York Times

The Morality of Meditation

December 12, 2015

Commentary on how meditation can benefit others around you draws from compassion research conducted at the Center Learn More