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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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Spirituality, global warming, and grief: How clergy can help tackle climate anxiety

June 16, 2023

A growing number of spiritual leaders believe they have a vital role to play shepherding people toward action. (Photo credit: Clive Gee/ PA Images... Learn More

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Blue Sky Podcast: Richard Davidson on the Neuroscience of Well-Being and Human Flourishing

June 15, 2023

Like most neuroscientists, until a little more than thirty years ago, Dr. Richard “Richie'' researched and studied things that go wrong with the... Learn More

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Can Mindfulness Help with Injury Recovery? We Asked the Experts.

June 15, 2023

We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies? As @Outside Magazine... Learn More

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Hidden Brain Podcast: Seeking Serenity Part 2

June 8, 2023

In the second part of the series on the science of meditation, Richard Davidson continues his endeavor to unite seemingly opposite ways of... Learn More

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University of the Air: "Education and Well-Being"

June 6, 2023

What are the keys to well-being, and what is the difference between well-being and happiness? Richard Davidson, professor of psychology and... Learn More

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Study: Brain Activity Can Surge at Time of Death

June 5, 2023

New research shows that the dying may experience a spike in consciousness. Learn More

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Hidden Brain Podcast: Seeking Serenity Part 1

June 5, 2023

In graduate school, neuroscientist Richard Davidson learned to use scientific tools as a way to examine the brain. At the same time, he also... Learn More

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May 24, 2023

Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grants. Learn More

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UW–Madison researches AI for mental health support

May 24, 2023

UW–Madison researchers are currently exploring AI usage for mental health support with the help of $3 million in federal grant money, WisBusiness... Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds will research machine learning predictions of well-being

May 22, 2023

Researchers are working on one possible solution that leverages artificial intelligence to deliver personalized well-being content through a... Learn More >

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Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind

May 15, 2023

Who doesn't want to get better sleep? ?? Read on to learn about experts' advice, including from Center for Healthy Minds founder Richard Davidson. Learn More

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3 Ways for First-Year Students to Flourish at UW–Madison

May 11, 2023

So you’re new to the University of Madison-Wisconsin? There’s a few things to know to take on your first year with a positive outlook. Learn More >