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Wonder Cabinet podcast: Dekila Chungyalpa on the Sacred Feminine and the Living Earth

April 15, 2026

What if the Earth is sacred—and climate is a spiritual crisis? Loka Iniative Director Dekila Chungyalpa speaks on the feminine divine and faith-led... Learn More

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Did You Know? CHM Studies Use Specialized MRI Machine to Advance Brain Research

April 8, 2026

UW researchers, including experts from the Center for Healthy Minds, are conducting detailed brain imaging work using one of the first head-only,... Learn More >

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10% Happier with Dan Harris: The Neuroscience of Flourishing: Four Practices for Turning Stress and Anxiety Into Clarity and Calm

April 3, 2026

Most of us are trying to fix ourselves. According to Dr. Richie Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl, that's the wrong approach entirely. Listen to... Learn More

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NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)

March 27, 2026

To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >

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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk

March 25, 2026

The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >

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Listen to Richard J. Davidson's September 2023 "Science of Meditation" Talk

January 12, 2024

Listen to Richie's latest talk, which was a live event hosted by Tergar Madison Learn More

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Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD

January 11, 2024

In this episode of Metta Hour, host Sharon Salzberg speaks with Richard J. Davidson about innate goodness, believing in growth mindset, the role of... Learn More

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The process of dying: From hospice care to meditating monks

January 11, 2024

Biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor Tawni Tidwell is a member of the Center’s Thukdam Project and shares the significance of... Learn More

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Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded

January 3, 2024

2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. That might make you feel sad, or angry. Or perhaps anxious, or guilty. Those feelings are normal, and you... Learn More

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Nurturing the Soul: The Power of Self-Compassion

December 13, 2023

How to transform difficult emotions into moments of care. Learn More

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Becoming a Natural Leader Through Brain Adaptability

December 11, 2023

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It's a crucial skill for... Learn More

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CHM and the Division of the Arts announce Arts for Healthy Minds grants opportunity

November 20, 2023

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to announce an exciting partnership between the Division of the Arts and the Center for Healthy... Learn More >

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Experts Urge Prioritization of Prosociality for Public Health

November 5, 2023

A multidisciplinary team of national researchers, including Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and director of University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center... Learn More >

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Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness

October 23, 2023

Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? A new study from the Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More

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Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness

October 23, 2023

Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis accelerates ecological... Learn More >

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Washington University in St. Louis hosts first-ever Mindfulness Day

October 17, 2023

Washington University hosted its inaugural Mindfulness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson delivered the... Learn More

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New UW-Madison study aims to prevent deaths by suicide

October 17, 2023

In case you missed the latest segment from @NBC15, watch now! Center for Healthy Minds Founder and Director Richard Davidson gives an interview... Learn More