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Wonder Cabinet podcast: Dekila Chungyalpa on the Sacred Feminine and the Living Earth

April 15, 2026

What if the Earth is sacred—and climate is a spiritual crisis? Loka Iniative Director Dekila Chungyalpa speaks on the feminine divine and faith-led... Learn More

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Did You Know? CHM Studies Use Specialized MRI Machine to Advance Brain Research

April 8, 2026

UW researchers, including experts from the Center for Healthy Minds, are conducting detailed brain imaging work using one of the first head-only,... Learn More >

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10% Happier with Dan Harris: The Neuroscience of Flourishing: Four Practices for Turning Stress and Anxiety Into Clarity and Calm

April 3, 2026

Most of us are trying to fix ourselves. According to Dr. Richie Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl, that's the wrong approach entirely. Listen to... Learn More

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NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)

March 27, 2026

To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >

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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk

March 25, 2026

The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >

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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

March 26, 2025

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson explains how microdosing well-being can change your relationship to your thoughts, manage the activation of your... Learn More

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Our Commitment to the Science and Practice of Wellbeing

March 7, 2025

On a day when thousands here in Madison and across the country are standing up for science, we assure our supporters and the public that the Center... Learn More >

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Building a Culture of Belonging, Flourishing and Love with Dr. Tony Chambers

March 6, 2025

How is belonging a practice of love? Are "fitting in" and "belonging the same?" Is experience belonging the same as a sense of belonging? ? Dig... Learn More

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The Center for Healthy Minds, along with other venues, hosted the cultural event in February 2025.

February 28, 2025

The Center for Healthy Minds, along with other venues, hosted the cultural event in February 2025. Learn More

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Dosage Dilemma: Unpacking Meditation App Science with Simon Goldberg

February 12, 2025

Although meditation apps are gaining popularity, a clear link between usage dosage and intervention outcomes has yet to be established.  In this... Learn More

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Study co-authored by UW–Madison’s Short, Williams, Kral shows racism could affect infant brain development

February 12, 2025

Maternal experiences with racism could affect brain development of children in utero, according to a study co-authored by a School of Education... Learn More

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The Short Story: Three Realms of Resilience

February 4, 2025

Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative at UW–Madison, is meeting uncertainty with resilience. Learn More

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UW-Madison Community Explores Rhythms of Everyday Life with Dance and Mindfulness

January 13, 2025

In it's first year, the Arts for Healthy Minds grant helped one recipient create meaningful workshops to forward creative arts research that... Learn More >

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Here Are 6 Things You Should Do At Night To Be Happier The Next Morning, According To Experts

January 7, 2025

These small changes in the evening will help boost your mood the next day. Learn More

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Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use

January 7, 2025

Although it is difficult to establish the prevalence of people who encounter post-psychedelic harms, recent research found that 8.9% of respondents... Learn More

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‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating

January 7, 2025

With the new year often comes new "wellness" products or gadgets that can claim to help us be more mindful. But, the only thing you really need to... Learn More

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New Year, new goals: How to set the right intention

January 3, 2025

A better way to plan your New Years resolutions? Get expert tips on successful intention-setting for 2025 from Dr. Richard J. Davidson, founder and... Learn More