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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Dalai Lama, in ninth visit to Madison, stresses altruism and compassion
December 12, 2015
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recaps topics investigated at the Center's event with the Dalai Lama Learn More
There's Something About the Dalai Lama
December 12, 2015
Madison Magazine shares what it's like to host the Dalai Lama in the city Learn More
UW–Madison Researchers Journey Deep into the Brain via the Science of Imaging
December 12, 2015
Richard Davidson and the Center are included in an article highlighting the brain imaging expertise at UW–Madison Learn More
Compassion Can Be Cultivated
December 12, 2015
Pacific Standard dives into whether compassion can be trained Learn More
Change Your Mind and Change the World
December 12, 2015
Insights from the Center's event with the Dalai Lama, "Change Your Mind, Change the World," were explored by the Huffington Post Learn More
How to Train the Compassionate Brain
December 12, 2015
The Greater Good Science Center shares discoveries from compassion research at the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More
In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More
Compassion can be Cultivated in the Brain, Study Finds
December 12, 2015
Huffington Post explores research suggesting compassion can be learned and can change the brain Learn More
Is It Possible for a Film to Change Our Perception of the World, Humankind and Myself?
December 12, 2015
"Free the Mind" producer shares how the work of the Center and Richard Davidson has inspired her Learn More
Documentary Shows Meditation Helps with ADHD and PTSD
December 12, 2015
The Toronto Star expands upon early findings from the Center featured in the documentary "Free the Mind" Learn More
Memory and Depression; Global Mental Health; Compassion Training
December 12, 2015
BBC Radio features Center for Healthy Minds research on compassion training Learn More