Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
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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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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 >
The Short Story: The Power of the Pause
May 28, 2026
For environmental activist Dekila Chungyalpa, slowing down can be part of urgent work. Learn More
Study Team Presents Findings on Filipino American Politics and Wellbeing at Asian American Studies Conference
May 28, 2026
Center for Healthy Minds researchers partner with global non-profit for on-going community engaged research in the Usap Tayo study. Learn More >
Not all screentime is equal: How active and passive scrolling impacts suicide risk
May 12, 2026
The Badger Herald explores a study questioning how late-night phone use may be correlated with suicide risk in their interview with Center for... Learn More
A beacon of Black brilliance
May 6, 2026
This InBusiness article talks about the vision of Dr. Rev. Alex Gee and other foundational supporters from the Black community who made the Center... Learn More
Art, Music, and Neuroscience: The MUSE Initiative Holds its Inaugural Event
May 5, 2026
The evening extended beyond dialogue into shared experience where participants were invited into moments of collective vocalization, simple vocal... Learn More >