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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Changing Brains for the Better
November 29, 2015
There are practices that can change our brains for the better, according to new Center research Learn More >
Stress May Delay Brain Development in Early Years
November 29, 2015
Stress may affect brain development in children, according to new research from the Center Learn More >
Mother-Infant Study Searches for Insight Into Early Development
November 29, 2015
Center scientists examine how brain develops in first two years of life Learn More >
Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion, Study Shows
November 29, 2015
Can compassion be learned? Learn More >
Educational Games to Train Middle Schoolers’ Attention, Empathy
November 29, 2015
A new grant will allow researchers to design and rigorously test two educational games Learn More >
Forum Considers Human Consciousness
November 29, 2015
The 10th annual International Bioethics Forum, “Manifesting the Mind,” will explore perspectives on human consciousness at its two-day symposium Learn More >
It’s Not All Wedded Bliss
November 29, 2015
Research suggests people who experience chronic marital stress are less able to savor positive experiences – a hallmark of depression Learn More >
International Film Circuit Presents 'Free the Mind'
November 29, 2015
A documentary follows Center Founder Richard Davidson's journey in understanding the mind and well-being Learn More >
Earth Day Conference to Explore Economic Growth, Happiness
November 29, 2015
Richard Davidson of the Center for Healthy Minds to participate in UW–Madison Earth Day activities Learn More >
Students to Hold Suicide Prevention Walk
November 29, 2015
Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson participates in larger discussions during Suicide Prevention events Learn More >
‘Perfect’ Conversations on Tap for June’s Big Learning Event
November 29, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson to speak at campus learning event Learn More >
Kellner Gift to Bolster Synergy Between School of Education, Center for Healthy Minds
November 29, 2015
A generous gift will enable the Center for Healthy Minds and UW–Madison School of Education to study child development and well-being Learn More >