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 >
News & Media
Mindfulness Meditation May Provide Relief From Chronic Inflammation
November 24, 2015
A Center study suggests mindfulness meditation may provide relief from chronic inflammation Learn More >
The Surprising Benefits of a Quiet Ego
October 20, 2015
The Quiet Revolution shares research on well-being from Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir Learn More
Feel-Good Science: Why Some People Savor Positive Emotions Longer
October 16, 2015
U.S News and World Report features research on the science of savoring from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Keeping Up That Positive Feeling
July 23, 2015
New research on the relationship between savoring positive emotions and overall well-being Learn More >
The Growing Mind
July 23, 2015
Lying, fighting with others and acting disobediently are behaviors sometimes seen in preschool classrooms, but what sets the brains of children who... Learn More >
Center Photo Contest Winners
July 14, 2015
See how well-being inspires these photos from the Center's photography contest Learn More >
To Practice Mindfulness, Start by Counting Your Breaths
October 15, 2014
Research suggests breath counting may be one route to improving attention and well-being Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds and Madison Schools Team Up to Train Mindfulness Muscles
July 1, 2014
The Center received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District, to study... Learn More >
Early Life Stress can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain
June 27, 2014
Scientists at the Center are exploring how stressors like poverty, neglect and physical abuse experienced in early life may alter critical areas of... Learn More >
New Study Reveals Critical Role of Conscious Awareness in Regulating Emotional Responses
December 6, 2013
Can cues in our environment we're unaware of shape our behavior and emotions toward others? Learn More >
Study Reveals Gene Expression Changes with Meditation
December 4, 2013
New research suggests mindfulness meditation may alter how genes are expressed in the body Learn More >
Having a Purpose in Life May Be Protective Against Exposure to Life’s Unpleasantness
November 15, 2013
Finding meaning from life’s experiences may play a role in our ability to regulate our emotions, research suggests Learn More >