Richard Davidson studies how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about the brains of individuals who demonstrate more resilience than others. Davidson is the Wiliam James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research focuses on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style as well as methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth Richard Davidson is a research professor of psychology and psychiatry and founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Davidson's research focuses on the neural bases of emotion, emotional style, and methods of promoting humanness. flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published more than 400 articles and is co-author of “The Emotional Life of Your Brain” and “Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body,” both published by Penguin. Davidson has been recognized for his research through various awards, such as a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientific Award and an Established Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Schizophrenia and Disorders Research emotional (NARSAD). Davidson received his Ph.D. He holds a doctorate in psychology from Harvard University and has taught psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1984. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED talk format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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