A Course for Healthy Minds
September 23, 2026
An evidence-based curriculum in human flourishing is finding its way into classrooms everywhere. Learning Well Magazine does an in-depth piece... 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 >
Ancient Wisdom Practices Can Help You Thrive This Semester
September 9, 2026
Research shows ancient wisdom practices teach balance during student life. Learn More
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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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
Nurturing the Soul: The Power of Self-Compassion
December 13, 2023
How to transform difficult emotions into moments of care. Learn More
Becoming a Natural Leader Through Brain Adaptability
December 11, 2023
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It's a crucial skill for... Learn More
CHM and the Division of the Arts announce Arts for Healthy Minds grants opportunity
November 20, 2023
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to announce an exciting partnership between the Division of the Arts and the Center for Healthy... Learn More >
Experts Urge Prioritization of Prosociality for Public Health
November 5, 2023
A multidisciplinary team of national researchers, including Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and director of University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center... Learn More >
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
October 23, 2023
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? A new study from the Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
October 23, 2023
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis accelerates ecological... Learn More >
Washington University in St. Louis hosts first-ever Mindfulness Day
October 17, 2023
Washington University hosted its inaugural Mindfulness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson delivered the... Learn More