A Course for Healthy Minds
September 23, 2026
An evidence-based curriculum in human flourishing is finding its way into classrooms everywhere. Learning Well Magazine does an in-depth piece... Learn More
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Improving Your Health is a ‘Radical Act of Generosity.’ Quotes From Neuroscientist Dr. Richie Davidson’s FoundMyFitness Podcast Episode
September 12, 2026
Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Richie Davidson address some of the most interesting questions about wellbeing and the science behind it today. Learn More >
Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Shares Crucial Findings of No Symptom Worsening Following Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
August 20, 2026
Researchers have released findings of no evidence that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) increased a risk of symptom worsening, in a... Learn More >
Latest CHM Study Aims to End the Trial and Error of Mental Health Care
August 19, 2026
What if there were a more timely, nimble and accurate way to measure people’s mental wellbeing to understand when treatment starts working and for... Learn More >
Community Wisdom is Transforming Wellbeing Initiatives and Research
June 24, 2026
Collaborations between Wisconsin community members and Center for Healthy Minds highlight the power of initiatives and research grounded in trust,... Learn More >
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OnWisconsin: Could a Workout Before Therapy Make Your Session More Effective?
September 29, 2026
CHM-affiliated faculty member Dr. Jacob Meyer, with support from Dr. Simon Goldberg, explores how exercise before therapy may improve engagement... Learn More
How Just 5 Minutes of Meditation Can Change Your Brain
September 25, 2026
CHM Founder and Director Dr. Richie Davidson explores neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and how just five minutes of daily practice can help build new... Learn More
Could movement change the way we treat mental health?
September 25, 2026
Dr. Jacob Meyer and CHM Core Faculty member Dr. Simon Goldberg are researching how exercise may reduce depression symptoms and strengthen mental... Learn More
CHM Expert Dr. Simon Goldberg's Research Featured in Fall 2026 OnWisconsin Magazine
September 25, 2026
The Center for Healthy Minds is featured in the Fall 2026 issue of OnWisconsin magazine, highlighting CHM research and its impact on understanding... Learn More
Dr. Cortland Dahl on Making Meditation Work in Daily Life
September 25, 2026
CHM scientist Dr. Cortland Dahl joins WPR’s The Lee Rayburn Show to explore how we can build meditation into our daily routines—and what to do... Learn More
Flourishing is a Verb: An Interview with Dr. Teri Pipe
September 9, 2026
Teri Pipe is a leader dedicated to a holistic view of wellbeing and this "On Flourishing" conversation explores many ideas about flourishing. Learn More
Born to Flourish with Dr. Richard Davidson (podcast episode)
September 9, 2026
Can wellbeing be cultivated? In a recent episode of Frontiers in Health and Happiness, Dr. Richard J. Davidson, founder and director of the Center... Learn More
World Happiness Report 2027: Leading experts to examine public policy and happiness
July 9, 2026
Experts from across the globe, including CHM's Richie Davidson and Matt Hirshberg, will share examples of national-level and sector-specific... Learn More
Dekila Chungyalpa is One of Wisconsin’s 22 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2026
July 6, 2026
Madison 365 highlights some of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American leaders. Learn More
Center for Black Excellence awarded $247K grant for civic science research
July 6, 2026
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announced was awarded a two-year, $247,000 grant from the New York-based Dana Foundation. The funds... Learn More
PBS WI: Wired For Connection (Documentary)
June 30, 2026
Scientists now link friendship to a remarkable range of benefits—both physical and mental: lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, reduced... Learn More
What is 'Policy by Proximity?' Visiting Scholars Highlight the Real-World Impact of Community‑Engaged Research
June 1, 2026
The Center for Healthy Minds hosted a talk in May on ‘Navigating Community-Engaged Research Across Power, Positionality, and Politics’ with Jarrell... Learn More >