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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PBS WI: How to Talk about Suicide by Dr. Brooke Ammerman
February 27, 2026
Brooke Ammerman, CHM affiliated faculty, addresses common misconceptions and how to recognize warning signs of suicide. She also explores... Learn More
Richard J. Davidson featured on The One-Off Podcast
February 27, 2026
In this episode of The One-Off Podcast with host John Urban, Dr. Richard J. Davidson talks about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to... 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 >
A Dharma Chat with Prof. John Dunne
February 23, 2026
In this podcast episode of Wisdom Dharma Chats, Center for Healthy Minds Core Faculty member and Buddhist Scholar Dr. John Dunne and host Daniel... Learn More
L&S Magazine: The Road to Discovery
February 23, 2026
In this issue of L&S Magazine, CHM is honored to be mentioned among all the incredible discoveries over the years at UW-Madison! Learn More
Dharma Lab: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health
February 23, 2026
Did you know that meditating for even just five minutes a day can affect your mental and physical wellbeing? In this episode of the Dharma Lab... Learn More
12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation
February 23, 2026
Psychological stress is now recognized as a major trigger of inflammation. Center for Healthy Minds Founder/Director Dr. Richie Davidson weighs in... Learn More
For these faithful, nurturing the Earth is rooted in spiritual beliefs
February 23, 2026
Did you know? Religion can be a powerful motivator for people to pursue environmental stewardship: in a Pew Research Center study from 2022, four... Learn More
Mind & Life: Minds, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics
February 23, 2026
Scholars, researchers and scientists, including CHM Founder/Director Dr. Richie Davidson, recently took part in this Mind & Life dialogue... Learn More
The Gift of Gratitude
February 23, 2026
In this UW News article, CHM Contemplative Scientist Dr. Cortland Dahl explores the power of gratitude in shaping our minds and experiences. Learn More
PBS WI: Flourishing in a Culture of Belonging
February 23, 2026
Dr. Tony Chambers, director for community wellbeing at CHM, explains the neuroscience of belonging and how the feeling can be a source of joy and... Learn More
Easing eco-anxiety through guided meditation, with Dekila Chungyalpa
February 23, 2026
Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative, talks about utilizing meditation to ease eco-anxiety. This is a part of Badger Talks “The Power... Learn More