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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Explore the latest news, features and media about the Center for Healthy Minds.
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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 >
News & Media
Video-Game Research Delves Into How Children Succeed
December 12, 2015
Education Week visits the Center and collaborators to learn more about well-being research in kids involving video games Learn More
Inside Wisconsin: When UW–Madison and Business Engage, All Can Win
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal features the work of Richard Davidson as an example of businesses and research exploring collaborations together Learn More
Why Video Games May be Good for You
December 12, 2015
The BBC explores research on the intersection of well-being and gaming, featuring the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Mindfulness Could Prevent Teacher Burnout, Study Suggests
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post shares recent research from the Center studying the effects of meditation on teacher burnout Learn More
Mindfulness Could Prevent Teacher Burnout, Study Suggests
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post shares recent research from the Center studying the effects of meditation on teacher burnout Learn More
Mindfulness Meditation Fights Burnout, New Study Of Teachers Suggests
December 12, 2015
A Huffington Post video details new research that looks at how well-being practices may help with teacher burnout Learn More
Mind Over Matter
December 12, 2015
The Standard highlights the neuroscientific research of Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Can Emotional Intelligence Be Taught?
December 12, 2015
The New York Times includes the work of the Center when exploring this larger topic Learn More
The Rise of Compassionate Management (Finally)
December 12, 2015
Harvard Business Review features the Center's compassion research in a broader conversation about compassion in the workplace Learn More
Film Review: ‘"Free the Mind"
December 12, 2015
Variety reviews a documentary focused on the work of Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Receives $8 Million Grant for Meditation Research
December 12, 2015
Mindful Magazine shares news of a grant the Center received to continue its research on well-being Learn More
Free the Mind – Contemplating Consciousness at Milwaukee Film Festival
December 12, 2015
A documentary chronicling one of the study's from the Center appears at the Milwaukee Film Festival Learn More