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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A Compassionate Approach Leads to More Help and Less Punishment
December 16, 2015
Compassion – and intentionally cultivating it through training – may lead us to do more to help the wronged than to punish the wrongdoer Learn More >
UW Psychologist Offers Tips, Tools for Lasting New Year's Resolutions
December 15, 2015
Center collaborator Shilagh Mirgain shares four basic “building blocks” that can help an individual fullfill their New Year's resolution Learn More
Teaching Kindness Boosts Preschoolers' Achievement
December 15, 2015
Featuring research from the Center's Kindness Curriculum Learn More
Research Results from Madison Schools Suggest Kindness, Compassion Can Be Taught
December 15, 2015
A look at the Center's Kindness Curriculum and well-being in children Learn More
How Uncertainty Fuels Anxiety
December 15, 2015
Center scientist Dan Grupe discusses the science of worry and anxiety Learn More
Using Meditation as a Tool for Daily Balance with Cortland Dahl
December 15, 2015
Center graduate student Cortland Dahl explores the interface between the body, mind and brain Learn More
How People With Higher Moral Reasoning and Kindness Have Different Brains
December 15, 2015
Featuring compassion research from he Center, led by Helen Weng Learn More
Can You Train Your Brain to Be More Compassionate?
December 15, 2015
Featuring compassion research from the Center Learn More
How to Be Mindful in the Real World
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses neuroplasticty and contemplative practice Learn More
That’s Men: Forget about the Future, Be Positive about the Past
December 15, 2015
Featuring research on emotions from the Center Learn More
Neuroscience Backs Up the Buddhist Belief That “The Self” Isn’t Constant, but Ever-Changing
December 15, 2015
A paper from the Center on cognitive mechanisms in meditation practice is featured Learn More
This Neuroscientist Proves Well-Being Can Change the Brain
December 15, 2015
A look at research from Richard Davidson and the Center Learn More