A Course for Healthy Minds
September 23, 2026
An evidence-based curriculum in human flourishing is finding its way into classrooms everywhere. Learning Well Magazine does an in-depth piece... 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 >
Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
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 >
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 >
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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What Wisconsin Education Advocates Want To See From The Next State Superintendent
February 5, 2021
Tony Chambers, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation at the Center, discusses what he hopes to see from the next Wisconsin State... Learn More
Nourishing the Mind with Richie Davidson- Founder and Director, Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
February 5, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson joins the Health Gig Podcast to discuss the pillars of well-being and how people can cultivate these... Learn More
Why meditation changes the brain
February 3, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson and Mingyur Rinpoche talk about the science of meditation and how improving the skills of awareness... Learn More
Can Happiness Be Taught?
February 3, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about neuroplasticity and the four skills that can be learned to improve well-being Learn More
Tactics to fight anxiety and stress in the wake of a tumultuous election
January 29, 2021
Cortland Dahl, research Scientist at the Center, shares tips for infusing positivity into your day in order to reduce stress and anxiety Learn More
Community Partnership and Inclusion at Heart of New Neuroscience Approach
January 13, 2021
A recent paper explored a promising research framework that adapts research on well-being practices such as meditation to be more inclusive to... Learn More >
La asociación comunitaria y la inclusión en el corazón del nuevo enfoque de la neurociencia
January 13, 2021
Un artículo reciente exploró un nuevo paradigma de investigación que propone adaptar la investigación de las prácticas de bienestar con el fin de... Learn More >
The 4 Steps That Will Increase Happiness, According To A New Study
January 5, 2021
The four pillars of well-being based on the Center's research: awareness, connection, insight and purpose, are shared along with practical tips for... Learn More
Research provides tools for achieving the “how” of well-being in daily life
December 7, 2020
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds introduce a new framework based on scientific evidence that suggests that well-being can be thought of... Learn More >
La investigación entrega herramientas para lograr la “técnica” para alcanzar el bienestar en la vida diaria
December 7, 2020
Los investigadores del Center for Healthy Minds introducen un nuevo paradigma basado en la evidencia científica que sugiere que el bienestar podría... Learn More >
Mobile Mental Health Program Goes Beyond Mindfulness, Shows Promise in Reducing Negative Mental Health Symptoms
December 1, 2020
A new study from researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds and the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that... Learn More >
Survive election uncertainty with these expert tips on how to cope
November 11, 2020
The Healthy Minds Program app and the Center for Healthy Minds are featured as resources to help calm anxious thoughts and restless energy related... Learn More