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New Study on a School-based Wellbeing Intervention to Promote Mental Health in Children of War

November 3, 2026

A team of international researchers, including University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) honorary fellow Dr. Perla Kaliman... Learn More >

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Experts Call on Psychiatry to Prioritize Suicide Research and Prevention as an Organizing Principle

November 3, 2026

A team of experts in neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry has issued an urgent call to policy makers, funding agencies and peers in the field of... Learn More >

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Exploring the Science of Wellbeing: The Healthy Minds Framework Explained

October 8, 2026

The Healthy Minds Framework, a groundbreaking scientific model first outlined by experts from CHM, identifies the core pillars of wellbeing:... Learn More >

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Dharma Lab Podcast: The Shadow Side of Meditation

October 7, 2026

On the latest Dharma Lab podcast, Center for Healthy Minds researchers Dr. Matt Hirshberg, Dr. Simon Goldberg, and Dr. Polina Beloborodova join Dr.... Learn More

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Improving Your Health is a ‘Radical Act of Generosity.’ Quotes From Neuroscientist Dr. Richie Davidson’s FoundMyFitness Podcast Episode

September 12, 2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Richie Davidson address some of the most interesting questions about wellbeing and the science behind it today.  Learn More >

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Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester

September 9, 2026

Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Shares Crucial Findings of No Symptom Worsening Following Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy 

August 20, 2026

Researchers have released findings of no evidence that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) increased a risk of symptom worsening, in a... Learn More >

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Latest CHM Study Aims to End the Trial and Error of Mental Health Care

August 19, 2026

What if there were a more timely, nimble and accurate way to measure people’s mental wellbeing to understand when treatment starts working and for... Learn More >

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Community Wisdom is Transforming Wellbeing Initiatives and Research

June 24, 2026

Collaborations between Wisconsin community members and Center for Healthy Minds highlight the power of initiatives and research grounded in trust,... 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 >

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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