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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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How Warming Yourself Up Could Banish the Blues: Two Hours in a Heated Chamber May Help Reset Chemicals in the Brain

December 4, 2018

Research from Center faculty Charles Raison suggests that heating the body may be a new way to treat depression Learn More

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Can Video Games Change Your Brain? UW Research Suggests Games Can Build Empathy

December 4, 2018

Research from the Center for Healthy Minds shows video games may have the power to help children develop empathy Learn More

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No Major Deficiencies Noted in Wisconsin Athletics' Safety Review But 'There Are Places Where We Can Improve'

December 4, 2018

Center founder Richard Davidson contributed to a safety review of University of Wisconsin-Madison athletics Learn More

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50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

December 4, 2018

This article focused on brain health cites research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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Depression In Pregnancy—How To Keep It From Harming the Baby

December 4, 2018

Research from the Center suggests that a mother's mental health impacts a baby's brain development after birth Learn More

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The Growth of Yoga and Meditation in the US Since 2012 is Remarkable

December 4, 2018

Center founder Richard Davidson discusses why people are turning to meditation and cites the increasing levels of anxiety and stress in American... Learn More

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Meditation Is Not The Cure Everyone Would Like It To Be

December 4, 2018

Center founder Richard Davidson discusses the need for more quality research studying meditation, as well as warning the public against considering... Learn More

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Meditation Is a Powerful Mental Tool – and For Some People It Goes Terribly Wrong

December 4, 2018

Center founder and director Richard Davidson comments on the pros and cons of using meditation in health contexts. Learn More

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Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children Empathy

December 4, 2018

Researchers from the Center for Healthy Minds found that video games can teach adolescents prosocial skills Learn More

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Hacking Inner Peace

December 3, 2018

In an article discussing the links between meditation and a form of therapy called neurofeedback, Center founder Richard Davidson says that there... Learn More

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Can Going to a Sauna Make Me Happy?

November 30, 2018

Citing research from Center faculty member Charles Raison, this article shares how heat may produce a significant antidepressant effect Learn More

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4 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re in a Rut

November 28, 2018

In one of four ways to stay motivated when you're in a rut, Center founder Richard Davidson suggests being kind to yourself. Self-criticism, he... Learn More