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 in the Classroom
February 13, 2017
A story about well-being practices in the classroom includes Center for Healthy Minds research findings Learn More
UW center has hand in upcoming 'Sesame Street' season
February 13, 2017
Channel 3000 interviews Center education expert Lisa Thomas Prince on kindness research and a recent collaboration with Sesame Street Learn More
Taking Mindfulness to the Streets
February 13, 2017
The Chronicle of Higher Education features a research collaboration between Center scientists and the Madison Police Department Learn More
Mental Health Trauma Didn't Set Reyna's Destiny
February 13, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson shares research findings on emotional well-being for youth Learn More
Small offices taking a fresh position on yoga
February 13, 2017
The San Francisco Chronicle cites Center research on inflammation and immune responses Learn More
Gratitude and Mindfulness in a Time of Uncertainty
February 13, 2017
Psychology Today cites research on well-being from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Human Kind
February 13, 2017
Brava Magazine explores humans tendency for good with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Telling the Tale of Midlife in the United States
January 25, 2017
Center for Healthy Minds researchers lead the neuroscience portion of MIDUS, a national longitudinal study on aging explicitly focused on midlife,... Learn More >
At the Intersection of Kindness and Science, Center Team Gets to Sesame Street
January 19, 2017
Sesame Street, one of the most beloved and longest-standing children's shows, is emphasizing kindness in its upcoming season with the help of the... Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Flourishes with Transition to Letters & Science and Facility Move
January 13, 2017
The Center continues to grow with its transition to a new building and the College of Letters and Science Learn More >
Healthy Minds Brief: Meditation, Sleep, Emotion, Awareness
December 8, 2016
Does meditation change the brain, even during sleep? Does awareness shape how we perceive emotions? Learn More >
The M List 2016: Richard Davidson
October 24, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson makes Madison Magazine's "M List" Learn More