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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La Crosse Compassion Project
December 12, 2015
The Compassion Project launches in La Cross schools Learn More
Study: People Can Be Trained in Compassion
December 12, 2015
The Epoch Times shares new compassion research from Helen Weng and the Center Learn More
Economics of Happiness
December 12, 2015
Center Collaborator Richard Layard shares his expertise during a visit to the Center Learn More
In Conversation with the Dalai Lama
December 12, 2015
Lori DiPrete Brown shares insights from a Center for Healthy Minds panel with herself, other experts and the Dalai Lama Learn More
The Morality of Meditation
December 12, 2015
Commentary on how meditation can benefit others around you draws from compassion research conducted at the Center Learn More
Why Companies are Turning to Meditation and Yoga to Boost the Bottom Line
December 12, 2015
Center Leader Richard Davidson's work is featured in this glimpse into efforts to improve well-being in the workplace Learn More
Post-Traumatic Stress Documentary Showing in Appleton
December 12, 2015
"Free the Mind," a documentary focused on science being done at the Center, is showing in Appleton, Wisconsin Learn More
How You Can Train Your Mind To Do The Impossible
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post examines what's known about meditation and the science behind it Learn More
Researchers See Video Games as Testing, Learning Tools
December 12, 2015
Education Week covers research collaborations between the Center and video game experts at UW–Madison Learn More
Healthy You Radio Features Richard Davidson
December 12, 2015
Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson speaks about his new book, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," with Healthy You Radio Learn More
Healthy Habits of Mind Documentary
December 12, 2015
This documentary from Persona Film looks at what well-being skills such as mindfulness practices look like in schools and how researchers like... Learn More
Video Games as 'Petri Dishes' for Assessment Data
December 12, 2015
Education Week explores why video games are insightful for new lines of research in education and well-being Learn More