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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What the Dalai Lama Suggests Is the Key to Living a Happier Life
May 5, 2016
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Richard Davidson sit down with Dan Harris to discuss how physical and mental well-being can be improved Learn More
The Four Keys to Well-Being
May 5, 2016
Richard Davidson explains the four scientifically-supported constituents of well-being discovered through the Center's research Learn More
The Wake-Up Call That Transformed Neuroscientist Richard Davidson’s Life
May 5, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses the question asked by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1992 that forever changed Davidson's research on the... Learn More
'Mindfulness' May Keep Depression from Coming Back
May 5, 2016
Richard Davidson discusses the promising results and new questions raised by a University of Oxford study on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy... Learn More
Why Women’s Well-Being Should Take Center Stage
May 5, 2016
Richard Davidson and friend of the Center Sona Dimidjian discuss their research on the particular vulnerability of women to mental health disorders... Learn More
Mindfulness therapy works for recurrent depression
May 4, 2016
Richard Davidson discusses a University of Oxford study on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and depression relapse for which he wrote an... Learn More
Unique Trauma Calls for Unique Treatments – Backed by Neuroscience
May 3, 2016
Center scientists use brain imaging to reveal the complexity, range of response, and symptoms for individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Learn More >
UW Research Effort Bringing Emotions into Focus
April 27, 2016
Richard Davidson leading the way for new generation of researchers studying the scientific interplay between emotions and biology Learn More >
Emotion Symposium Set for April 13-14
April 25, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson is a speaker at UW-Madison's 6th annual Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion Learn More >
The Dalai Lama and Scientists Unite to Study Meditation
April 22, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson, Dalai Lama, scientists and researchers gather on UW–Madison campus to discuss collaboration, continued scientific... Learn More >
Meditation Produces Positive Changes in the Brain
April 22, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson leads study that finds lasting changes in brain, immune system due to participation in short mindfulness meditation... Learn More >
Study Shows Brain Activity Influences Immune Function
April 21, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson is the senior author of a study exploring possible direct link between increased activity in the brain region... Learn More >