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News: Well-Being In Children
Neuroscience
Studies to Shed Light on How Early Experience Impacts Brain Development to Illuminate the Arc of Mental Illness
September 11, 2013
Researchers look at how early experience impacts the development and function of the human brain
Event Announcements
International Film Circuit Presents 'Free the Mind'
April 8, 2013
A documentary follows Center Founder Richard Davidson's journey in understanding the mind and well-being
Well-Being in Children
Center Researchers Urge the Development of Digital Games to Improve Brain Function and Well-Being
February 28, 2013
How can we explore digital technologies such as video games as ways to improve well-being in kids?
Research Findings
Early Stress May Sensitize Girls’ Brains for Later Anxiety
November 11, 2012
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls
Research Findings
Stress May Delay Brain Development in Early Years
June 6, 2012
Stress may affect brain development in children, according to new research from the Center
Well-Being in Children
Educational Games to Train Middle Schoolers’ Attention, Empathy
May 21, 2012
A new grant will allow researchers to design and rigorously test two educational games