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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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Huffington Post Web

Mindfulness Meditation Fights Burnout, New Study Of Teachers Suggests

December 12, 2015

A Huffington Post video details new research that looks at how well-being practices may help with teacher burnout Learn More

The Standard Web

Mind Over Matter

December 12, 2015

The Standard highlights the neuroscientific research of Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More

New York Times

Can Emotional Intelligence Be Taught?

December 12, 2015

The New York Times includes the work of the Center when exploring this larger topic Learn More

Harvard Business Review Web

The Rise of Compassionate Management (Finally)

December 12, 2015

Harvard Business Review features the Center's compassion research in a broader conversation about compassion in the workplace Learn More

Variety Web

Film Review: ‘"Free the Mind"

December 12, 2015

Variety reviews a documentary focused on the work of Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Receives $8 Million Grant for Meditation Research

December 12, 2015

Mindful Magazine shares news of a grant the Center received to continue its research on well-being Learn More

Express Milwaukee Web

Free the Mind – Contemplating Consciousness at Milwaukee Film Festival

December 12, 2015

A documentary chronicling one of the study's from the Center appears at the Milwaukee Film Festival Learn More

Lake Effect Web

Real Talk, College Savings, Filmmaker, Science of Positive Emotions

December 12, 2015

Listen to a discussion with Richard Davidson, Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, on the science of savoring emotions Learn More

Boston Globe Web

"Free the Mind" with the Benefits of Meditation

December 12, 2015

The Boston Globe reviews "Free the Mind," a film following the work of the Center and Richard Davidson Learn More

Huffington Post Web

'Mindfulness' Meditation Alters Gene Expression, Study Suggests

December 12, 2015

The Huffington Post shares more about a recent study conducted by the Center and collaborators Learn More

Medical News Today Web

Meditation Changes Gene Expression, Study Shows

December 12, 2015

Medical News Today covers research from the Center suggesting that meditation alters gene expression Learn More

Wisconsin Public Radio

Brain Scientist Offers Tips on How, Why To Meditate

December 12, 2015

Wisconsin Public Radio shares the science of meditation and tips from the Center Learn More