A Course for Healthy Minds
September 23, 2026
An evidence-based curriculum in human flourishing is finding its way into classrooms everywhere. Learning Well Magazine does an in-depth piece... 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 >
Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
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 >
News & Media
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
Can Meditation Help Enable Human Flourishing?
July 10, 2019
Medium discusses research featured in Center Founder Richard Davidson's book, "Altered Traits." Learn More
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 >
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When Feelings of Stress Align with the Body, People Have Higher Levels of Well-Being
May 10, 2019
When stress levels in the mind and body are in sync, a person is more likely to have higher levels of well-being Learn More >