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
The Meditating Brain with Richard Davidson
December 15, 2015
A podcast of Shrink Rap Radio's interview with Richard Davidson Learn More
The Science of Workplace Happiness
December 15, 2015
U.S. News and World Report features Center research on well-being at work Learn More
UW to Study Effects of Meditation, Yoga on Veterans' Stress
December 15, 2015
The Center will apply the tools of neuroscience in studies to determine what if any effect contemplative practices have on veterans with symptoms... Learn More
Scientist Inspired by Dalai Lama Studies Happiness
December 15, 2015
The Associated Press looks at Richard Davidson's research on the brain and emotions Learn More
Dalai Lama Warns of Being Distorted by Ignorance
December 15, 2015
The Dalai Lama participates in an hourlong dialogue with Richard Davidson on his eighth visit to Madison Learn More
Eric Frydenlund: Dalai Lama Brings Out the Child in Us
December 15, 2015
A look at the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison to celebrate the opening of the Center Learn More
The Power of Meditation
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson is a guest on The Diane Rehm Show based in Washington, DC. Learn More
Dalai Lama Gives $50,000 to UW ‘Healthy Minds’ Studies Program
December 15, 2015
The Dalai Lama gives grant to further Center research Learn More
Dalai Lama Donates to Center in Wisconsin
December 15, 2015
The New York Times looks at the work of the Center and the Dalai Lama's support of the research Learn More
Fully Experiencing the Present: A Practice for Everyone, Religious or Not
December 15, 2015
The Los Angeles Times discusses mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn and features research from the Center Learn More
Can Meditation Change Your Brain? Contemplative Neuroscientists Believe it Can
December 15, 2015
CNN features Center research on meditation and contemplative practice Learn More
ADHD Research Collaboration Begins
December 15, 2015
Center Researchers will test and develop a program that provides a drug-free alternative for treating ADHD and high functioning autism in children Learn More