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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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Want to Train Your Brain To Feel More Compassion? Here's How

December 10, 2015

Center Collaborator Helen Weng shares her discoveries on the science of compassion with Fast Company Learn More

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Research: The Key Ingredient to Genuine Happiness

December 10, 2015

Author Dan Goleman includes the Center's science in exploring what makes us happy Learn More

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How Mindfulness Changes the Brain

December 10, 2015

Mindful Magazine draws from Center Founder Richard Davidson's work on the neuroscience of meditation Learn More

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It’s Time to Demystify Meditation

December 10, 2015

The Center's work plays a role in a larger conversation about meditation Learn More

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This Professor Says Learning To Be Happy Is 'No Different Than Learning The Violin'

December 10, 2015

Richard Davidson shares why well-being is a skill that can be learned at the World Economic Forum Learn More

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A Wisconsin Preschool Tried a "Kindness Curriculum"

December 10, 2015

New York Magazine reports on the Center's first study examining the effects of its Kindness Curriculum Learn More

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'One Size Will Not Fit All:' Q&A with Richard Davidson

December 10, 2015

Expanded Schools and Center Founder Richard Davidson talk about the latest in social emotional learning Learn More

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How Teaching Kindness Helps Children Succeed

December 10, 2015

Huffington Post Live talks about child well-being with teachers who collaborated with the Center's Kindness Curriculum Project Learn More

Pacific Standard Web

From Humbug! to Humble: The Power of the Scrooge Effect

December 10, 2015

Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir talks about the buffering effects of positive behavior and emotions Learn More

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Why Well-Being Is a Skill That Can Be Learned

December 10, 2015

Lead Neuroscientist Richard Davidson shares the science of well-being, featured in the 2015 World Happiness Report Learn More

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Compassion Tiles to Hang Permanently on La Crosse Middle School Walls

December 10, 2015

News 8000 covers compassion project, a collaboration of the Center Learn More

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Strengthen Your Ability To Focus: Interview with Center Collaborator Shilagh Mirgain

December 10, 2015

NBC 15 talks about attention and focus with Shilagh Mirgain Learn More