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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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Oscar the Optimist?

June 12, 2017

Sesame Street, one of the most beloved children’s television shows, is emphasizing kindness in its current season with the help of the Center for... Learn More

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SPECIAL REPORT: Kindness in the Classroom

June 12, 2017

An ongoing study at the Center for Healthy Minds is working to incorporate mindfulness techniques into everyday activities for elementary students. Learn More

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Kindness Makes Us More Successful ...

June 12, 2017

Research from Center Founder Richard Davidson suggests that meditation, kindness, and compassion can make us more successful. Learn More

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Pitt Study: Abuse in Childhood Can Lead to Misbehavior Later

June 12, 2017

Most children develop the ability early on to link good behavior with positive outcomes. Good grades, for example, can lead to parental praise and... Learn More

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The Basis of a Healthy Brain is Goodness, and it Can be Trained

June 12, 2017

Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses his path to studying meditation as well as the impact of training our brains with kindness and compassion. Learn More

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Why Mind Wandering Can Be So Miserable, According to Happiness Experts

June 12, 2017

We still don’t know why our minds seem so determined to exit the present moment, but researchers have a few ideas Learn More

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Paper Napkin Mental Health Challenge #5: Accurate Thinking

June 12, 2017

If your children are anxious, it’s likely they do something I like to call What Iffing. This is the tendency to ponder possible future scenarios... Learn More

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Mental Health Starts in Babies' Brains

June 12, 2017

Some parents just need tips to promote healthy development. Poverty, abuse complicate it Learn More

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The Doctor is In: The transformative practice of Meditation

June 12, 2017

There are many things in life that are beyond our control. Highly stressed people and relief can be hard to find Learn More

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Meaningful Mindfulness: How it Could Help You

June 12, 2017

The Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga encouraged American leaders to create peace, finding inner peace using mindfulness techniques Learn More

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Meeting with Neuroscientist Richard Davidson

June 12, 2017

Richard Davidson , the renowned American scientist specialized in analyzing the emotions recently visited Barcelona and has held a meeting with... Learn More

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Project Explores How Mindfulness Training Can Boost Creativity and Well-Being in Engineering Grad Students

May 30, 2017

Graduate students who underwent the intervention reported an increase in personal qualities associated with creativity Learn More >