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 >
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 >
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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Feeling the Happiness – Not Pain – of Others Predicts Helpful Behavior
November 24, 2015
Empathy with both positive and negative emotions may be equally effective in inspiring altruism Learn More >
Brilliant Minds Come Together at Big Learning Event
November 24, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson to participate at Big Learning Event at UW–Madison Learn More >
Response and Recovery in the Brain May Predict Well-Being
November 24, 2015
How long the brain takes to recover from a threat may be an indicator of personality traits like neuroticism Learn More >
How Does the Compassionate Brain, Measured in the Lab, Predict What Occurs in Real Life?
November 24, 2015
The John Templeton Foundation gives a grant to the Center to study virtues such as altruism and compassion Learn More >
‘Kindness Curriculum’ Boosts School Success in Preschoolers
November 24, 2015
Over the course of 12 weeks, twice a week, prekindergarten students learned their ABCs - attention, breath and body and caring practice Learn More >
Veterans Encouraged to Participate in Wellness Study to Help Others Recovering from Combat
November 24, 2015
A new study at the Center is studying how alternative programs may help veterans experiencing PTSD Learn More >
Stress, Anxiety Both Boon and Bane to Brain
November 24, 2015
Stress from immediate threats may negatively affect our ability for more complex thinking Learn More >
Mindfulness Meditation May Provide Relief From Chronic Inflammation
November 24, 2015
A Center study suggests mindfulness meditation may provide relief from chronic inflammation Learn More >
The Surprising Benefits of a Quiet Ego
October 20, 2015
The Quiet Revolution shares research on well-being from Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir Learn More
Feel-Good Science: Why Some People Savor Positive Emotions Longer
October 16, 2015
U.S News and World Report features research on the science of savoring from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Keeping Up That Positive Feeling
July 23, 2015
New research on the relationship between savoring positive emotions and overall well-being Learn More >
The Growing Mind
July 23, 2015
Lying, fighting with others and acting disobediently are behaviors sometimes seen in preschool classrooms, but what sets the brains of children who... Learn More >