Center for Healthy Minds

Students of Art and Science of Human Flourishing course demonstrate improved mental health and flourishing

Significant concerns have been raised about the mental health crisis on college campuses, with attention turning to what colleges can do beyond counseling services to address students’ mental health and well-being. In a newly published multi-university study, scientists found that students who completed the Art and Science of Human Flourishing course, demonstrated improved mental health, strengthened skills, perspectives and behaviors associated with flourishing.

Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation

Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment.

New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training

In new research, a team from the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by Richard J. Davidson, found no evidence of structural brain changes with short-term mindfulness training.

Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop launches in-person in summer 2022

DNA modifications found in cord blood relate to maternal mood effects on infant brain development

Maternal depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy have an effect on infants’ brain development at one month old after birth.

33 Voices: The Cultivation of Human Flourishing

"If you’re not aware of what’s going on in your mind, you can’t transform it."