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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Can a mobile app help people tackle substance abuse? This Conshohocken company believes so
March 4, 2024
New Ocean Health Solutions has created a platform that provides tools for managing stress, anxiety and various behaviors that often accompany... Learn More
Watch Now: Community-academic partnership for research with legal system-impacted individuals
March 1, 2024
What does it look like to build an effective, equitable, and authentic community-university partnership from the ground up? UW-Madison... Learn More
NYU Psychiatry Podcast: Meditation with Richard Davidson, PhD
February 19, 2024
In this episode of the NYU Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Richard Davidson discusses the current state of research on mindfulness and meditation as mental... Learn More
Amid national student mental health crisis, UHS expands student support resources
February 19, 2024
New services fill gaps, provide alternatives to pre-existing student mental health resources Learn More
Jim Snider’s unique approach to strength and conditioning has the Badgers in great shape
February 6, 2024
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said the basketball program began utilizing more meditation and mindfulness practices when the Center For Healthy Minds... Learn More
Here’s the Happiness Research that Stands Up to Scrutiny
February 6, 2024
From meditation to smiling, researchers take a second look at studies claiming to reveal what makes us happy. CHM Scientist Simon Goldberg weighs in. Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Spotlight: 3 Questions with Zishan Jiwani, Graduate Researcher
January 12, 2024
Have you ever pondered why some individuals choose to engage with meditation whereas others don't? That’s one of the root investigations of Zishan... Learn More >
Listen to Richard J. Davidson's September 2023 "Science of Meditation" Talk
January 12, 2024
Listen to Richie's latest talk, which was a live event hosted by Tergar Madison Learn More
Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
January 11, 2024
In this episode of Metta Hour, host Sharon Salzberg speaks with Richard J. Davidson about innate goodness, believing in growth mindset, the role of... Learn More
The process of dying: From hospice care to meditating monks
January 11, 2024
Biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor Tawni Tidwell is a member of the Center’s Thukdam Project and shares the significance of... Learn More
Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded
January 3, 2024
2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. That might make you feel sad, or angry. Or perhaps anxious, or guilty. Those feelings are normal, and you... Learn More