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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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
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
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
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
WORT FM: Dr. Richard Davidson – The Science of Meditation
November 14, 2024
Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned expert in contemplative neuroscience and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, appeared on the... Learn More
Mindfulness: A mental health revolution or just a trend with Dr. Simon Goldberg: Part 1
November 14, 2024
In this podcast episode, Core Faculty Member Simon Goldberg dives into mindfulness, meditation, mental health and more — exploring the topics of... Learn More
Scientists Document Slowed Postmortem Decomposition Linked with Meditative State
November 12, 2024
A pioneering study into what occurs to the body after death is quietly unfolding in Tibetan monastic communities in India. A group of monastics,... Learn More >
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress | CNN
October 28, 2024
“We are in a generally heightened state of stress caused by events around the world,” said neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and... Learn More
Video: Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz: Understanding the Relationship Between Asthma and Dementia
October 9, 2024
Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz discusses her research on the link between asthma and dementia, specifically focusing on the impact of chronic, systemic... Learn More
In election year, climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority
October 2, 2024
Dekila Chungyalpa, founder and director of the Loka Initiative at the University of Wisconsin, has spent more than two decades creating... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Celebrates 15th Anniversary at The World We Make 2024
September 14, 2024
The Center for Healthy Minds will celebrate 15 years at its free, public, annual event The World We Make 2024, on September 26, both in-person at... Learn More >
My Week at the Buzzy Meditation Retreat That Promises Bliss on Demand
August 19, 2024
The latest meditation start-up to come out of Silicon Valley is attempting to bring the benefits of jhanas, an ancient Buddhist practice, into the... Learn More