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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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Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?

May 27, 2022

Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term,... Learn More

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New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training

May 20, 2022

In new research, a team from the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by Richard J. Davidson, found no evidence of... Learn More >

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DNA modifications found in cord blood relate to maternal mood effects on infant brain development

February 18, 2022

Maternal depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy have an effect on infants’ brain development at one month old after birth. 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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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

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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 >

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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 >

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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