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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 >

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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

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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 >

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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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UW–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds Shares Positive Results from Study of Digital Wellbeing Training for Mexican Healthcare Providers

August 18, 2025

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) and AtentaMente, a group in Mexico that specializes in mental... Learn More >

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The Meditation App Revolution Is Here, And It's Backed By Science

August 15, 2025

Read more about a review paper on meditation apps, published recently in the journal American Psychologist, co-authored by Dr. Simon Goldberg, Core... Learn More

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Dr. Richie Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl Launch Dharma Lab

August 4, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Dharma Lab — a new platform co-created by Dr. Cortland Dahl and Dr. Richard J. Davidson, designed to share... Learn More

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Three CHM Core Faculty Members Celebrate Tenure Achievement

July 15, 2025

CHM celebrated the recent tenure of three Core Faculty members (Dr. Simon Goldberg, Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz and Dr. Sarah Short), with a special... Learn More >

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University of the Air: Promoting Healing During and After Incarceration

July 2, 2025

Dr. Dan Grupe and CHM community research partner Deb Mejchar were interviewed by University of the Air co-host Emily Auerbach about how mindfulness... Learn More

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CHM Core Faculty Member Dr. Teri Pipe recognized as an American Academy of Nursing Fellow

July 2, 2025

This honor recognizes her impactful contributions to health, leadership, and innovation in nursing. She’ll be officially inducted this October at... Learn More

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14 Ways to Break a Bad Mood

June 2, 2025

If you’re feeling grumpy, these 14 tips can help you snap out of it. CHM Contemplative Scientist Cortland Dahl weighs in! Learn More

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AI mind: The Artificial Intelligence search for machine consciousness

June 2, 2025

Join Buddhist scholar and Center for Healthy Minds Core Faculty Dr. John Dunne, and host, yogi/technologist Erric Solomon, as they explore the... Learn More

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Researchers Uncover Mechanisms Linking the Brain and Lungs in Asthma

June 2, 2025

In a new study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, CHM's Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz and her team made strides towards connecting the dots... Learn More

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Watch Now: Born to Flourish Video Series

May 23, 2025

Did you miss the Born To Flourish series? The good news is you can watch all 6 recordings now for free! Each video features insightful... Learn More

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These absurd scenarios your brain loves at night

May 23, 2025

As it turns out, it's very common for the brain to start creating mental scenarios as soon as things get quiet. Dr. @Cortland Dahl, a contemplative... Learn More

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In Deep Water: Learning to Build Deep Resilience in the Anthropocene with Dekila Chungyalpa

May 23, 2025

Climate leader and Loka Director Dekila Chungyalpa joined Tricycle Magazine for this interview series. Focusing on the consequences of human action... Learn More