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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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Q&A: Catching Up with the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars

May 10, 2023

We recently caught up with scholars Augusta Ike and Godwill Oke, who participated in the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars Program. Learn More >

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Te contamos qué es el mindfulness y como te puede ayudar en tu día a día

April 26, 2023

The benefits of mindfulness are endless. After putting this technique into practice, you will see how your attitude changes and you feel better... Learn More

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8 Books for Anyone Curious About Meditation

April 24, 2023

The New York Times asked experts — mindfulness teachers, spiritual leaders, and scientists — for their favorite beginner-friendly titles. Richard... Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund to receive 2023 senior class gift

April 18, 2023

The Senior Class Office selected the Center for Healthy Minds, an organization focused on research regarding mental health and well-being, to... Learn More

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UW-Madison senior class office gifts Center for Healthy Minds

April 13, 2023

University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 2023 donates Senior Class Gift to Center for Healthy Minds. Learn More

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Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds

April 5, 2023

The University of Wisconsin Senior Class Office plans to donate funds to the Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund as the class of 2023’s... Learn More

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Review: “Tukdam: Between Worlds” by Donagh Coleman

April 4, 2023

A documentary explores the unique death state of Tibetan Buddhist meditators. Learn More

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'What’s the Big Idea?' Richard Davidson Speaks at Investiture Ceremony

April 3, 2023

Center for Healthy Minds Founder and Director Richard Davidson Speaks at UW–Madison Chancellor's Investiture in April 2023. Learn More >

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Fox Valley's young children are learning mindfulness through the Kindness Curriculum. But what is it?

April 3, 2023

Center for Healthy Minds's Kindness Curriculum is a science-based series of lessons and activities for young children that seeks to build skills... Learn More

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For Stressed-out Grad Students, Mindfulness Makes Big Difference

March 22, 2023

While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within... Learn More >

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Popular Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop Returns This Summer

March 21, 2023

Faculty and instructional staff from UW–Madison, UW System and other universities can now register for the second annual in-person Student... Learn More >

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Activities to Help Fight Depression and Improve Your Mood

March 17, 2023

Feeling down? Take control of your mental health with these active ways to fight depression. Learn More