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 >
Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
March 20, 2026
Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More
Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’
March 3, 2026
The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >
Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman
February 24, 2026
Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... 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
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
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
Video: Neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson Answers Emotion Questions | WIRED
November 20, 2024
Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly... Learn More
Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development
November 14, 2024
CHM and HMI researchers publish new findings about the intergenerational impact of racism on the newborn brain. Learn More
WORT FM: Dr. Richard Davidson – The Science of Meditation
November 14, 2024
Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned expert in contemplative neuroscience and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, appeared on the... Learn More
Mindfulness: A mental health revolution or just a trend with Dr. Simon Goldberg: Part 1
November 14, 2024
In this podcast episode, Core Faculty Member Simon Goldberg dives into mindfulness, meditation, mental health and more — exploring the topics of... Learn More
Scientists Document Slowed Postmortem Decomposition Linked with Meditative State
November 12, 2024
A pioneering study into what occurs to the body after death is quietly unfolding in Tibetan monastic communities in India. A group of monastics,... Learn More >
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress | CNN
October 28, 2024
“We are in a generally heightened state of stress caused by events around the world,” said neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and... Learn More
Video: Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz: Understanding the Relationship Between Asthma and Dementia
October 9, 2024
Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz discusses her research on the link between asthma and dementia, specifically focusing on the impact of chronic, systemic... Learn More
In election year, climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority
October 2, 2024
Dekila Chungyalpa, founder and director of the Loka Initiative at the University of Wisconsin, has spent more than two decades creating... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Celebrates 15th Anniversary at The World We Make 2024
September 14, 2024
The Center for Healthy Minds will celebrate 15 years at its free, public, annual event The World We Make 2024, on September 26, both in-person at... Learn More >