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 >
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Can Meditation Lead to Lasting Change?
September 28, 2017
Daniel Goleman and Center Founder Richard Davidson's new book, "Altered Traits," reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements... Learn More
How To Make Mindfulness A Working Advantage (And Not Just Cuddly Nonsense)
September 28, 2017
Step one, according to researchers Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson, is ditching the “neuromythology” Learn More
Meditation May Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease
September 28, 2017
Meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease, according to a first-ever statement on the practice issued by the American Heart Association,... Learn More >
UW-Madison 'Kindness Curriculum' Nurtures Emotional Awareness In Preschoolers
September 21, 2017
Thousands of teachers have requested the Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds, including Sesame Workshop. Learn More
Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman Live at Facebook headquarters
September 21, 2017
At Facebook HQ, Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman answer some of the most common questions about personal or professional growth and talk about... Learn More
'Kindness Curriculum' Shown to Improve Grades and Relationship Skills
September 21, 2017
Scientists at the Center for Healthy Minds want to make their newly-released Kindness Curriculum as integral to the curriculum as reading or math. Learn More
Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman Live at LinkedIn Headquarters
September 21, 2017
Scott Shute, LinkedIn's VP Global Customer Operations, sits down with Daniel Goleman and Center Founder Richard Davidson to discuss new research... Learn More
UW-Madison Teaching Kindness, From Preschools To 'Sesame Street'
September 21, 2017
In preschools, kindness is encouraged. But can it be taught? Wisconsin Public Radio chats with Chad McGehee from the Center for Healthy Minds about... Learn More
When Kindness is in the Curriculum
September 18, 2017
How the Kindness Curriculum developed by the Center for Healthy Minds can teach emotional intelligence, or EQ, a strong predictor of one’s success... Learn More
Meditation Expert Tells Us What the Science Really Says — and Why Multitasking is a ‘Myth’
September 18, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, science has proven that meditation can induce healthy and important physical improvements, such... Learn More
Our Favorite Personal Development Books
September 18, 2017
6 books to read this month to boost your performance, including "Altered Traits," the new book from Center Founder Richard Davidson and Daniel... Learn More
"Kindness Curriculum" Available For Teachers (WXPR)
September 18, 2017
Using the Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds, teachers can start out kids early in life on a positive developmental trajectory. Learn More