NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)
March 27, 2026
To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >
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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
March 25, 2026
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >
Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
March 20, 2026
Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More
Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’
March 3, 2026
The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >
Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman
February 24, 2026
Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... Learn More >
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Early Stress May Sensitize Girls’ Brains for Later Anxiety
November 11, 2012
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls Learn More >
Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Wonders of Science to Life for All Ages
September 17, 2012
Center scientists contribute to the Wisconsin Science Festival Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
October 27, 2010
The Center for Healthy Minds facility opens as the first research center in the world to house both a brain imaging lab and meditation space under... Learn More >
Dalai Lama Trust to Fund UW–Madison Research on Healthy Minds
September 8, 2010
The Center received a grant from the Dalai Lama’s personal trust to support research on healthy qualities of mind Learn More >
Depression Saps Endurance of the Brain’s Reward Circuitry
December 21, 2009
Are individuals with depression able to sustain activity in brain areas related to positive emotion? Learn More >
Can Meditation Sharpen Our Attention?
November 13, 2009
What does science say about our ability to train attention? Learn More >
Faculty Choreographers Collaborate with Campus Colleagues in Concert
October 27, 2009
A collaborative dance project draws from the beauty of neuroscientific imagery Learn More >