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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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Postpartum Depression May be Prevented When Mindfulness is Part of Childbirth Education

May 23, 2017

Our Center's research findings suggest mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth improves childbirth experiences and... 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 >

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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 >

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Winning Games, Losing Life

February 13, 2017

The Epoch Times shares neuroscientific research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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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

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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

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UW brings kindness to Sesame Street

February 13, 2017

WKOW features Center for Healthy Minds collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop 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

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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

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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

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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

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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