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Study Team Presents Findings on Filipino American Politics and Wellbeing at Asian American Studies Conference

May 28, 2026

Center for Healthy Minds researchers partner with global non-profit for on-going community engaged research in the Usap Tayo study. Learn More >

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Art, Music, and Neuroscience: The MUSE Initiative Holds its Inaugural Event

May 5, 2026

The evening extended beyond dialogue into shared experience where participants were invited into moments of collective vocalization, simple vocal... Learn More >

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Faith Leaders’ Environmental Visions Come to Life at Loka Initiative Convening

April 29, 2026

The PREP (Preparing Religious Environmental Plans) course culminated in a weeklong “Keeping the Faith” convening in March in Madison, WI. Learn More >

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Stressed? Just a couple minutes of meditation might help.

April 28, 2026

Are you in the "driver's seat" of your thoughts, emotions and impulses? Meditation could help, says Center for Healthy Minds Contemplative... 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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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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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

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Depression: 5 Million Americans May Benefit From Psychedelic Therapy

December 27, 2024

"While our analysis is a crucial first step, we've only scratched the surface in understanding the true public health impact psilocybin therapy may... Learn More

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7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body

December 27, 2024

Doctors and researchers, including Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz, share the everyday habits that make a difference. Learn More

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Abundant Life school shooting prompts calls for support, action

December 27, 2024

CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Simon Goldberg remind us that we need to respond both with support and compassion for those most affected... Learn More

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Varela International Symposium: A Dialogue with Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne

December 27, 2024

Check out this recent dialogue with CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne while they explore topics on meditation beyond... Learn More

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Unpacking Work–Life Balance

December 27, 2024

Simon Goldberg, Center for Healthy Minds core faculty member, and Matt Hirshberg, CHM research assistant professor, weigh in on some of the ways... Learn More

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Ultrasound Brain Stimulation Boosts Mindfulness

December 11, 2024

Study participants felt time distortion, fewer negative thoughts and greater detachment from feelings with a noninvasive ultrasound intervention.... Learn More

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Election results can feel like the end of the world if your candidate loses. You're not alone.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Richard J. Davidson weighs in on how dealing with post-election anxiety. Learn More