We draw from an understanding of neural and psychological processes, ancient wisdom and contemplative practice to understand the mind.
Areas of Focus
The Center's research explores the mind to learn how to cultivate well-being and relieve suffering
Mind, Brain and Emotion
Well-Being in Adults
Well-Being in Infants and Children
Learning Well-Being
The brain continues to change based on experience throughout the lifespan, even well into late adulthood. We look for clues to learn what promotes well-being.
We're interested in promoting well-being in children during critical points in their development.
We test interventions to learn what works and develop new ones to improve well-being.