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New Study on a School-based Wellbeing Intervention to Promote Mental Health in Children of War

November 3, 2026

A team of international researchers, including University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) honorary fellow Dr. Perla Kaliman... Learn More >

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Experts Call on Psychiatry to Prioritize Suicide Research and Prevention as an Organizing Principle

November 3, 2026

A team of experts in neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry has issued an urgent call to policy makers, funding agencies and peers in the field of... Learn More >

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Exploring the Science of Wellbeing: The Healthy Minds Framework Explained

October 8, 2026

The Healthy Minds Framework, a groundbreaking scientific model first outlined by experts from CHM, identifies the core pillars of wellbeing:... Learn More >

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Dharma Lab Podcast: The Shadow Side of Meditation

October 7, 2026

On the latest Dharma Lab podcast, Center for Healthy Minds researchers Dr. Matt Hirshberg, Dr. Simon Goldberg, and Dr. Polina Beloborodova join Dr.... 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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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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Faith in action: Loka Initiative brings faith leaders and scientists together

July 23, 2019

The faithful are powered by belief; scientists demand proof. What if the two groups joined forces to protect the earth? That's the goal of the Loka... Learn More >

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Aging Is A State Of Mind

July 10, 2019

Center researcher Pelin Kesebir discusses how gratitude can help cultivate a positive experience with aging Learn More

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Can Meditation Help Enable Human Flourishing?

July 10, 2019

Medium discusses research featured in Center Founder Richard Davidson's book, "Altered Traits." Learn More

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Kids’ Sharing Behaviors More Complex Than Previously Thought

July 2, 2019

New research points to evidence of increased cognitive complexity as children grow up that effects prosocial behavior Learn More >

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Innovators in Diversity and Inclusion Named to Madison Magazine's 2019 M List

July 2, 2019

The Loka Initiative has received a 2019 M List award from Madison Magazine, and was selected for the initiative's innovative contributions toward... Learn More

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The New Science Behind Mindfulness Podcast

June 26, 2019

BB&R Consulting Group interviewed Center Founder Richard Davidson about research at the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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New Evidence Shows Meditation Changes the Brain for Better: Silicon Valley's Latest Trend

June 14, 2019

This article talks about neuroplasticity and references a 2014 paper written by Richard Davidson and Antoine Lutz Learn More

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Yes, the Internet is Destroying Our Collective Attention Span

June 14, 2019

Founder Richard Davidson talks about the effect of digital stimuli on attention span. Learn More

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Elevate by Psych Congress Aims to Reshape Mental Health Care Through Education

June 12, 2019

Faculty Member Charles Raison speaks about the Elevate by Psych Congress Conference. Learn More

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UW-Madison Ranks 1st In The Nation For PhD Graduates

June 12, 2019

Faculty Member Simon Goldberg talks about the high number of PhD graduates at UW-Madison Learn More

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The Best Science-Backed Mindfulness Practices for Stress

June 12, 2019

Center researcher Matt Hirshberg shares insights from a recent study that looks into which mindfulness practices work to manage stress. Learn More

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How the Brains of Master Meditators Change

June 6, 2019

Richard Davison joins The Ezra Klein Show to discuss what he learned from bringing the Dalai Lama to his lab. Learn More