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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Investigating Healthy Minds: Preschool Study Seeks to Teach Kindness
December 15, 2015
The Center's preschool study is attempting to determine whether children can be taught, in a statistically significant way, to be kinder Learn More
The Secular Buddhist Podcast
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses the use of science in validating the effects of meditation Learn More
Meditation as Therapy for War Veterans
December 15, 2015
Emma Seppala, research scientist and honorary fellow at the Center, discusses trauma relief in veterans Learn More
Madison Magazine's Live Web Chat with Professor Richard Davidson
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson shares insights about meditation and emotions with Madison Magazine Learn More
Tired of Feeling Bad? The New Science of Feelings Can Help
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses the neurobiology of emotion Learn More
Mainstreaming Mindfulness
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson's "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" is one of three books featured in this review about the movement to bring contemplative... Learn More
Neuroscientist Touts Benefits of Meditation for Kids
December 14, 2015
The Vancouver Sun features research from Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
The Scientific Argument for Being Emotional
December 14, 2015
Salon features Richard Davidson's research on emotion Learn More
The Emotional Life of Your Brain: One Brain Does Not Fit All
December 14, 2015
SharpBrains features Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
Healthy Reader
December 14, 2015
The Wall Street Journal review Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
A Model for Our Emotions: Book Explores Six Dimensions of Style
December 14, 2015
A Q&A with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
9 Ways to Stop Being Negative
December 14, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses emotional styles and shares tips on managing your emotions Learn More