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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New Study Shows Activity Diversity Can Lead to Better Psychological Well-Being
December 15, 2021
People with high activity diversity show better psychological well-being and positive affect regardless of the total amount of time spent in all... Learn More >
Healthy Minds App Promotes Well-Being in School System Employees
December 13, 2021
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds develop a four-week smart phone-based meditation app that resulted in reduced psychological distress... Learn More >
New Research Grant Explores Programs to Improve the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals in Mexico
December 1, 2021
The Center for Healthy Minds and AtentaMente are seeking to improve mental health, resilience and well-being in healthcare professionals with a new... Learn More >
New Science Explores Process of Death, with Cultural, Medical, Forensic and Ethical Implications
September 15, 2021
Center for Healthy Minds experts and Tibetan medical leaders at premiere medical institutions in India have published the first peer-reviewed paper... Learn More >
The Thukdam Project
September 14, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson and Postdoctoral Research Associate Tawni Tidwell discuss the Tukum research project, the first-ever... Learn More
Healthy Minds in Practice: The Mind that Craves
September 1, 2021
Sometimes we seek comfort through unhealthy habits. In this 10-minute practice, we’ll cultivate curiosity about what drives these cravings, which... Learn More >
Healthy Minds in Practice: Sports and Interconnection
August 13, 2021
Big sports tournaments can remind us of our shared humanity. We are all connected to one another, whether we have met before or whether we are on... Learn More >
Remedies for Fatalistic Indifference: An Interview with Pamela Ayo Yetunde and Dekila Chungyalpa
July 13, 2021
Loka Director Dekila Chungyalpa interviews Pamela Ayo Yetunde in a discussion that explores the power of radical non-discrimination as a catalyst... Learn More
Applications Requested for the Plasticity of Well-being Pilot Awards
June 25, 2021
The Plasticity of Well-being network invites applications for Pilot Awards for projects that explore emotional well-being measurement and... Learn More >
Center Partners with Creative Destruction Lab, a New program at UW-Madison focused on health & wellness startups
June 16, 2021
The Center for Healthy Minds is a partner in the Creative Destruction Lab - Health & Wellness, a new program based at the University of... Learn More >
How to Curb Your Mind's Negative Habits
June 15, 2021
Center collaborator Pelin Kesebir talks about dispositional negativity and things you can do to help curb your mind’s negative habits Learn More
A Post-Pandemic View of Mental Health
June 15, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses research that shows that mental health and well-being can be thought of as a set of skills... Learn More