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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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
The Number Game Behind Neuroscience Research
October 17, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Scientist Jeanette Mumford shares how statistics play a role in neuroscience research Learn More >
The Mindful Classroom
October 6, 2016
Lisa Flook, Center expert and researcher, reflects on larger trends of studying well-being in the classroom Learn More
Stress Control
September 30, 2016
A pilot study from the Center will explore the impact of mindfulness-based practices on officers’ physical and mental well-being Learn More
UW Teams up with Madison Police Department to Improve Officer Well-Being
September 30, 2016
Center Assistant Scientist Dan Grupe discusses a pilot study between the Center and the Madison Police Department Learn More
Designer Thinks About Death Every Hour: Why Do We Dwell on Dying?
September 8, 2016
Center Assistant Scientist Pelin Kesebir discusses why we think about death Learn More
Global Well-Being
September 8, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses well-being as a skill that can be learned Learn More