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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The Science of Happiness
February 27, 2019
Research from the Center suggests that happier people's brains are more active in the left prefrontal cortex and we can rewire our brains for... Learn More
Former Badger Football Star Chris Borland Returns to Campus to Talk Meditation
February 25, 2019
Former Badger football star Chris Borland joined Chad McGehee at University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk football and meditation Learn More
Integrating Wellness Into Everything We Do
February 19, 2019
Assistant scientist Pelin Kesebir says that writing down three good things that happened to you every day for a certain period of time has the... Learn More
15 Ways to Give Self Care a Try
February 19, 2019
Assistant scientist Pelin Kesebir at the Center says that keeping a gratitude journal is one way to practice self-care. Learn More
New Partnership Supports Increasing Emotional Well-Being for Teens
February 14, 2019
Healthy Minds Innovations launches a new research partnership to support adolescent well-being Learn More >
Mindfulness Meditation is Useful in Mental Health Treatment, but Evidence for Some Conditions Outpaces Others
February 14, 2019
Mindfulness meditation is helpful for mental health treatment, but more research is needed Learn More >
A Neuroscientist on Love and Learning
February 14, 2019
Center founder Richard Davidson sits down with Krista Tippett to discuss his groundbreaking research Learn More
Mindfulness Can Relieve Stress, but What Techniques Work Best? Clues in New UW Research
January 15, 2019
Center researcher Matt Hirshberg discusses his recent research project to discern whether different mindfulness practices have different effects on... Learn More
Is Buddhism Scientific or Religious?
January 7, 2019
Center faculty John Dunne ponders the assertion that Buddhism is more like a science of the mind than a religion Learn More
How To Attract Abundance In Your Life
January 3, 2019
This Forbes article features research from Richard Davidson and the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Researchers Warn Mental Impact of Incarceration and Border Separation on Kids
December 17, 2018
Faculty member Julie Poehlmann-Tynan explores the impacts of parent-child separation Learn More >
Brief Meditation Practices Differ in Buffering Against Stress
December 12, 2018
When stressed, brief meditation practices work differently and not all are equally helpful Learn More >