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New Study on a School-based Wellbeing Intervention to Promote Mental Health in Children of War

November 3, 2026

A team of international researchers, including University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) honorary fellow Dr. Perla Kaliman... Learn More >

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Experts Call on Psychiatry to Prioritize Suicide Research and Prevention as an Organizing Principle

November 3, 2026

A team of experts in neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry has issued an urgent call to policy makers, funding agencies and peers in the field of... Learn More >

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Exploring the Science of Wellbeing: The Healthy Minds Framework Explained

October 8, 2026

The Healthy Minds Framework, a groundbreaking scientific model first outlined by experts from CHM, identifies the core pillars of wellbeing:... Learn More >

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Dharma Lab Podcast: The Shadow Side of Meditation

October 7, 2026

On the latest Dharma Lab podcast, Center for Healthy Minds researchers Dr. Matt Hirshberg, Dr. Simon Goldberg, and Dr. Polina Beloborodova join Dr.... 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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ultrasound Brain Stimulation Boosts Mindfulness

December 11, 2024

Study participants felt time distortion, fewer negative thoughts and greater detachment from feelings with a noninvasive ultrasound intervention.... Learn More

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Election results can feel like the end of the world if your candidate loses. You're not alone.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Richard J. Davidson weighs in on how dealing with post-election anxiety. Learn More

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Video: Neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson Answers Emotion Questions | WIRED

November 20, 2024

Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly... Learn More

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Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development

November 14, 2024

CHM and HMI researchers publish new findings about the intergenerational impact of racism on the newborn brain. Learn More