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 >
Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
March 20, 2026
Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More
Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’
March 3, 2026
The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >
Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman
February 24, 2026
Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... 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
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
Review: “Tukdam: Between Worlds” by Donagh Coleman
April 4, 2023
A documentary explores the unique death state of Tibetan Buddhist meditators. Learn More
'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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
How to Have It All
March 2, 2023
The pursuit of happiness can feel like a fruitless endeavor. UW experts, including Honorary Fellow at Center for Healthy Minds Pelin Kesebir, say... Learn More
Podcast: CHM Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Speaks on 'Cultivating Valuable Student Connections'
March 2, 2023
Dr. Tony Chambers, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation, speaks on his career journey in higher education, and how to create a campus... Learn More
Transforming Empathy Into Compassion: Why It Matters
March 1, 2023
Why some kinds of empathy are better for you than others. Learn More
Following pandemic, educators are not all right but meditation could ease burden
January 20, 2023
A newly published CHM study is among the first to collect empirical data on school employees’ mental health early in the pandemic Learn More >