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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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Behind the Chair Well-Being Study and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds

December 10, 2015

Behind the Chair joins Science Co-Director Robin Goldman and Expert Jeanne Harris to learn more about the Center Learn More

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Managing Emotions Positively with Center Collaborator Shilagh Mirgain

December 10, 2015

Well-Being Expert and Collaborator Shilagh Mirgain gives tips to overcome difficult emotions for greater well-being Learn More

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A Force for Good: Partnering with Science

December 10, 2015

Center Founder Richard Davidson's research is featured in this podcast on the science of well-being Learn More

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Five Videos that Prove Meditation is the New Brain Medicine

December 10, 2015

Huffington Post features Richard Davidson's video explaining the science of mindfulness and stress Learn More

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Can a Video Game Teach Kids to Meditate?

December 10, 2015

To the Best of Our Knowledge explores how videos can promote well-being with Center Expert Tammi Kral Learn More

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Empathy: Overrated?

December 10, 2015

Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson and Paul Bloom, fellow expert, challenge what we think we know about empathy Learn More

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Circuit Training for Your Brain: Well-Being is a Skill

December 10, 2015

Center Founder Richard Davidson shares the science behind training your brain Learn More

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The Buddhist and the Neuroscientist

December 10, 2015

The Atlantic chronicles the Center's discoveries in context to Richard Davidson's friendship with the Dalai Lama Learn More

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Educate Your Heart: Lessons from the Dalai Lama

December 10, 2015

Center Founder Richard Davidson shares the latest on the science of empathy Learn More

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Seeking Happiness at Work? Try These Simple Practices to Turn it Around

December 10, 2015

Center experts share with the Today Show what we know so far about well-being in the workplace Learn More

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Tune Out Distraction, Turn Up Productivity

December 10, 2015

In Business Madison features insights from the Center's growing research in the workplace Learn More

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Pixar's 'Inside Out' Reminds Us to Manage Emotions by Training Our Brain

December 9, 2015

Richard Davidson explains the real-life science behind emotions featured in the Pixar film "Inside Out" Learn More