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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Retraining the Brain
December 14, 2015
Now interviews Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson and examines how to train healthy qualities of mind Learn More
UW–Madison Researchers to Meet with Dalai Lama
December 14, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson and Global Health Institute Jonathan Patz travel to India to explore global well-being with the Dalai Lama Learn More
Veterans Learn to Use Yoga and Meditation Exercises to Reconnect With Their Emotions in a UW–Madison Study
December 14, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal covers a study focusing on the well-being of veterans at the Center Learn More
UW-Madison Happiness Research Featured in NOVA Documentary
December 13, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson Appears in Third Episode of "This Emotional Life" Titled “Rethinking Happiness" Learn More >
Gift Expands Faculty and Research to Help Youth Flourish
December 13, 2015
Gift enables research investigating mental health for at-risk youth Learn More >
Knowing Every Breath You Take
December 12, 2015
This New York Times editorial shares research ideas and a talk led by Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson Learn More
Meditation: Push-Ups for the Brain
December 12, 2015
Idea Fit draws from Center for Healthy Minds research on well-being Learn More
Mindfulness Meditation May Ease Pain from Stress-Related Conditions Like IBS and Arthritis
December 12, 2015
The Daily Mail shares findings from a Center for Healthy Minds study Learn More
26th Mind and Life Conference begins at Drepung University
December 12, 2015
The Tibet Post shares insights from a dialogue among the Dalai Lama, scientists and scholars Learn More
UW Study Shows Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Inflammation
December 12, 2015
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shares findings from a study led by Center Scientist Melissa Rosenkranz Learn More
Where Science and Religion Coexist
December 12, 2015
The New York Times chronicles the Dalai Lama's interest in science and collaborations with scientists, including Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Exercising Your Brain May Improve Your Life
December 12, 2015
Live Science features neuroscience research from the Center looking at meditation's effects on the brain Learn More