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9 Ways to Stop Being Negative

March 9, 2012

The latest neuroscience shows that we can change our brains by transforming our minds and behavior through specific mental exercises

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In New Book, Leading Neuroscientist Describes Your Brain on Emotion

March 5, 2012

Center Founder Richard Davidson authors a new book on the science of emotions
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How Does the Compassionate Brain, Measured in the Lab, Predict What Occurs in Real Life?

February 1, 2012

The John Templeton Foundation gives a grant to the Center to study virtues such as altruism and compassion
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Forum Considers Human Consciousness

April 26, 2011

The 10th annual International Bioethics Forum, “Manifesting the Mind,” will explore perspectives on human consciousness at its two-day symposium
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Students to Hold Suicide Prevention Walk

March 30, 2011

Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson participates in larger discussions during Suicide Prevention events
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‘Perfect’ Conversations on Tap for June’s Big Learning Event

March 28, 2011

Center Founder Richard Davidson to speak at campus learning event
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Video: Neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson Answers Emotion Questions | WIRED
Nov 06, 2024
Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly less emotional than women? Can stress cause your brain to shrink? What are chemical imbalances and what do they do to our emotions? Why do we have emotions at all? Dr. Davidson answers these questions and more on Emotion Support.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Election results can feel like the end of the world if your candidate loses. You're not alone.
Nov 06, 2024
Dr. Richard J. Davidson weighs in on how dealing with post-election anxiety.
Psychology Today
Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development
Nov 01, 2024
CHM and HMI researchers publish new findings about the intergenerational impact of racism on the newborn brain.
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