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 >
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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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
How to detox from election anxiety, according to mental health experts
November 10, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about how simple self-care practices can be easily integrated into your daily routine. Learn More
Meditation apps have been booming during the pandemic
November 10, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about the benefits of simple practices in meditation apps. Learn More
Researchers Launch Fully Mobile Study on Meditation and Depression
October 30, 2020
A team at the Center for Healthy Minds is starting new research to understand whether a mobile well-being app, the Healthy Minds Program, can... Learn More >
Well-being can be learned
October 20, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about how our brains are constantly being shaped, and that well-being is a skill that each of us... Learn More
How to Stay Emotionally Balanced
October 20, 2020
Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir shares information about managing emotional styles that affect health and relationships. Learn More
Dr. Pelin Kesebir - How to Sustain Happiness
October 20, 2020
Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir explains how we can change our brains towards sustained happiness through self awareness and how self kindness is... Learn More
Virtual Events Explore Science of Well-Being, Feature New Insights from Dalai Lama
September 30, 2020
This year's The World We Make event is free and open to the public, from October 5 - 9, 2020. The nightly virtual events will explore science... Learn More >