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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Healthy By Design Interview with Richard Davidson
June 8, 2021
Living By Design spoke with Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson about the benefits of meditation and learning the skills that promote... Learn More
The Human-Earth Connection
May 25, 2021
Loka Director Dekila Chungylapa shares her views of nature, the climate crisis and her unique collaborations with faith leaders through the Loka... Learn More
At the center of all things is interdependence
May 25, 2021
Dekila Chungyalpa, Director of the Loka Initiative, explores the central Buddhist concept of interdependence, the awareness that we exist not only... Learn More
Healthy Minds Innovations welcomes Peggy Panosh as Chief Executive Officer
May 18, 2021
Healthy Minds Innovations (HMI), the external, affiliated nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mission of the Center for Healthy Minds,... Learn More >
Fiancé of woman killed in 2017 by a Minneapolis cop reacts to Chauvin's trial
May 11, 2021
Center research on mindfulness training in police departments is discussed 13 minutes into this discussion between Anderson Cooper and Don Damond,... Learn More
In pursuit of mindfulness
May 11, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson identifies four societal threats to that “flourishing” that can negatively impact our lives and... Learn More
Chris Borland and Chad McGehee collaborate to bring meditation practices to UW athletics
May 11, 2021
The University of Wisconsin became the first and only school in the country to hire a full-time meditation specialist. Center collaborator Chad... Learn More
Global Leaders in Science, Faith, Medicine and Technology to Gather Virtually for the Fifth International Vatican Conference
April 20, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson will speak at The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture and The Cura Foundation's Fifth... Learn More >
UWPD to require additional vetting for officers at UW football games
April 7, 2021
Center Scientist Dan Grupe talks about research with UWPD and other police departments in Dane County to determine the impact of mindfulness... Learn More
The Zen of competition
April 7, 2021
Center collaborator Chad McGehee talks about using meditation and mindfulness to strengthen and condition the mind in athletes to improve performance. Learn More
Finding hope during a pandemic
April 7, 2021
Honorary Fellow Pelin Kesebir discusses how hope can be used as fuel to continue to keep pressing on during challenging times. Learn More
It's worth starting your meditation practice right now. Here's why.
March 31, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses why meditation is beneficial, including improved mental health and reducing implicit bias. Learn More