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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Healthy Minds Brief: Twin Research Suggests How Stress Shapes the Adolescent Brain
March 15, 2017
How do our experiences in childhood shape our brains and coping styles in adulthood? Learn More >
Pritzker Family Fund Gift Deepens Exploration in Well-Being Across Lifespan
March 2, 2017
The Center for Healthy Minds will deepen its research on well-being across the lifespan, thanks to a gift from the Lisa and John Pritzker Family Fund Learn More >
Winning Games, Losing Life
February 13, 2017
The Epoch Times shares neuroscientific research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
How to Spend More Mindfully in the New Year
February 13, 2017
USA Today interviews Center expert Cortland Dahl on the science of meditation Learn More
Morning Briefing: Madison Experts Influence ‘Sesame Street’
February 13, 2017
The Capital Times shares how the Center for Healthy Minds shared its research findings with Sesame Street Workshop Learn More
UW brings kindness to Sesame Street
February 13, 2017
WKOW features Center for Healthy Minds collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop Learn More
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