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 >
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
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 >
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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Mindfulness and Meditation: An Expert Explains the Background of This Ancient Practice
July 31, 2018
Center faculty Charles Raison explains how meditation can be helpful for people in stressful situations. Learn More
Chad McGehee: "With mindfulness students feel more secure, more comfortable and accepted"
July 26, 2018
Chad McGehee, Learning and Program Development Manager at Healthy Minds Innovations, discusses the power of meditation in the classroom. Learn More
Cycles of Incarceration Hit African Americans, Children Especially Hard
July 26, 2018
Citing the research of Center faculty Julie Poelhmann-Tynan, this article explores the impact of incarceration on children and families, as well as... Learn More
Meditation Affects Brain Networks Differently in Long-Term Meditators and Novices
July 23, 2018
In one of the largest studies to date on the topic, research from the Center for Healthy Minds suggests that meditation affects the brains of... Learn More >
Why You Need to Add 10 Minutes of Meditation into Your Day
July 12, 2018
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, Vogue Australia explores how just ten minutes of meditation a day can have major health benefits. Learn More
Why You Need to Add 10 Minutes of Meditation into Your Day
July 12, 2018
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, Glamour magazine explores how just ten minutes of meditation a day can have major health benefits. Learn More
The Thai Soccer Coach Taught His Team to Meditate in the Flooded Cave — And it May Have Played a Powerful Role in Keeping Them Alive
July 10, 2018
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds shows how meditating can reduce stress and how that may have played a powerful role in the rescue of the... Learn More
Staying Innovative in Madison
July 9, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson is featured as a leading scientific innovator in Madison Magazine. Learn More
Don’t Buy into the Backlash -- the Science on Meditation Is Clear
July 9, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson and Arianna Huffington discuss the science of meditation and its value in the workplace. Learn More
Reconsidering Mindfulness: ‘I Love Stress’
June 18, 2018
Teacher David Cutler explains how stress helps him be better at his job, citing Center research. Learn More
UW Initiative Aims to Close Disparities by Supporting Brain Development in Young Children
May 25, 2018
Center faculty Larissa Duncan and Julie Poehlmann-Tynan have worked to bring representatives from 45 of Wisconsin's 72 counties to the Prenatal to... Learn More
Whole-Body Hyperthermia Can Improve MDD Outcomes
May 25, 2018
A new study from Center faculty member Charles Raison suggests that whole-body hyperthermia might decrease depressive symptoms. Learn More