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 >
News & Media
Study: Brain Structures Contribute to Asthma Attack Severity
May 16, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson is a co-senior author of study revealing link between brain's emotional processing centers and physiological... Learn More >
UW Scientist Among 100 Most Influential People of 2006
May 11, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson recognized as part of TIME Magazine's annual list of the most influential people in the world Learn More >
NIH Selects UW-Madison for Autism Studies
May 9, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson plays lead role in UW-Madison branch of national NIH-funded autism research effort Learn More >
Study: Eye Contact Triggers Threat Signals in Autistic Children’s Brains
May 9, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson is senior author of a study revealing the over-activation of the brain's emotion processing center associated with... Learn More >
Dalai Lama Coming to UW to Probe Science of Emotions
May 9, 2016
His Holiness the Dalai Lama to visit brain imaging laboratory and attend Transformations of Mind, Brain and Emotion conference on UW-Madison campus... Learn More >
Reading the Mind: New Lab Sharpens Brain Imagery
May 9, 2016
Richard Davidson to direct W.M. Keck Laboratory for Functional Brain Imaging and Behavior at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison Learn More >
Mind-Body Research Highlights
May 9, 2016
Richard Davidson oversees study exploring differences in brain circuitry and the resulting physiological and emotional responses due to stress in... Learn More >
Dalai Lama Visits Brain Imaging Facility
May 9, 2016
At the invitation of Center Founder Richard Davidson, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus; tours W. M.... Learn More >
Study: Meditation Changes the Brain’s Electrical Pattern
May 9, 2016
Study led by Center Founder Richard Davidson comparing brain-oscillation patterns shows higher frequency in brains of long-term Buddhist meditation... Learn More >
Brain Images Reveal Effects of Antidepressants
May 9, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson is co-author of a study on brain activity in clinically depressed individuals that could be used to predetermine... Learn More >
Brain Scans Show Meditation Changes Minds, Increases Attention
May 9, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson, researchers find meditation increases activity in brain regions associated with attention, decision-making Learn More >
Brain Study Sheds Light on Impulsive Violence
May 9, 2016
Study finds breakdown in emotion regulation may lead to impulsive acts of violence Learn More >