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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Madison Children’s Museum: Madison to host InterActivity 2024, Flourish!, the largest international conference of children’s museums
May 8, 2024
Richard J. Davidson to speak at InterActivity 2024, Flourish!, the international conference of the Association of Children’s Museums. InterActivity... Learn More
Bringing compassion and science together
May 8, 2024
The first ‘Science & The Flavour of Aarhus’ event at AIAS with world-renowned neuroscientist, Professor Richard J. Davidson opened our senses to... Learn More
Colloquy Podcast at Harvard University: 'Meditation Changes Your Brain, Here's How,' Featuring Richard Davidson
May 3, 2024
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson, PhD '76, the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of... Learn More
Brainstorm Podcast Episode ft. Richard Davidson (Denmark)
May 1, 2024
While visiting Denmark to talk about well-being as a skill, CHM Director and Founder Richard Davidson stops by the Brainstorm podcast. Learn More
‘Mindful Eco-Wellness’ Could Improve Your Health and Help the Planet, New Study Finds
April 17, 2024
Just in time for Earth Day, UW researchers see initial positive results from a program that combines mindfulness, health, well-being and... Learn More >
Inaugural Arts for Healthy Minds Grants to be Presented at 2024 Creative Arts Awards
April 11, 2024
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts and Center for Healthy Minds has announced the recipients of its inaugural “Arts for... Learn More >
Mind and Life podcast: The Shape of Healing with Simon Goldberg, CHM Core Faculty
April 5, 2024
In this episode, host Wendy Hasenkamp, speaks with psychologist and contemplative researcher Simon Goldberg. Simon uses tools drawn from... Learn More
Say More podcast with Tulaine Montgomery: The Neuroscience of Empathy with Dr. Richard Davidson
April 5, 2024
Are we naturally caring or divisive as human-beings? Dr. Richard Davidson, the founder of Center for Healthy Minds, explains we are hard-wired to... Learn More
How to Hold Your Beliefs in a Healthy Way
March 29, 2024
The science of keeping an open mind. Read more from Cortland Dahl. Learn More
What Meditation Doesn’t Fix - With Richard Davidson
March 28, 2024
Meditation researcher and neuroscientist Richard joins me to discuss how he got interested in the mind, the “secret sauce” of meditation, alerted... Learn More
How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
March 21, 2024
You know that urge you get to reach for your phone without realizing it? And then, before you know it, you’re an hour into a social media binge? ... Learn More
Stimulating the Brain to Stop Suicide
March 4, 2024
UW researchers aim to enhance emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility. Learn More