Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
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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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Study co-authored by UW–Madison’s Short, Williams, Kral shows racism could affect infant brain development
February 12, 2025
Maternal experiences with racism could affect brain development of children in utero, according to a study co-authored by a School of Education... Learn More
The Short Story: Three Realms of Resilience
February 4, 2025
Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative at UW–Madison, is meeting uncertainty with resilience. Learn More
UW-Madison Community Explores Rhythms of Everyday Life with Dance and Mindfulness
January 13, 2025
In it's first year, the Arts for Healthy Minds grant helped one recipient create meaningful workshops to forward creative arts research that... Learn More >
Here Are 6 Things You Should Do At Night To Be Happier The Next Morning, According To Experts
January 7, 2025
These small changes in the evening will help boost your mood the next day. Learn More
Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use
January 7, 2025
Although it is difficult to establish the prevalence of people who encounter post-psychedelic harms, recent research found that 8.9% of respondents... Learn More
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
January 7, 2025
With the new year often comes new "wellness" products or gadgets that can claim to help us be more mindful. But, the only thing you really need to... Learn More
New Year, new goals: How to set the right intention
January 3, 2025
A better way to plan your New Years resolutions? Get expert tips on successful intention-setting for 2025 from Dr. Richard J. Davidson, founder and... Learn More
Depression: 5 Million Americans May Benefit From Psychedelic Therapy
December 27, 2024
"While our analysis is a crucial first step, we've only scratched the surface in understanding the true public health impact psilocybin therapy may... Learn More
7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body
December 27, 2024
Doctors and researchers, including Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz, share the everyday habits that make a difference. Learn More
Abundant Life school shooting prompts calls for support, action
December 27, 2024
CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Simon Goldberg remind us that we need to respond both with support and compassion for those most affected... Learn More
Varela International Symposium: A Dialogue with Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne
December 27, 2024
Check out this recent dialogue with CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne while they explore topics on meditation beyond... Learn More
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