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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3 Ways for First-Year Students to Flourish at UW–Madison
May 11, 2023
So you’re new to the University of Madison-Wisconsin? There’s a few things to know to take on your first year with a positive outlook. Learn More >
Q&A: Catching Up with the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars
May 10, 2023
We recently caught up with scholars Augusta Ike and Godwill Oke, who participated in the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars Program. Learn More >
Te contamos qué es el mindfulness y como te puede ayudar en tu día a día
April 26, 2023
The benefits of mindfulness are endless. After putting this technique into practice, you will see how your attitude changes and you feel better... Learn More
8 Books for Anyone Curious About Meditation
April 24, 2023
The New York Times asked experts — mindfulness teachers, spiritual leaders, and scientists — for their favorite beginner-friendly titles. Richard... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund to receive 2023 senior class gift
April 18, 2023
The Senior Class Office selected the Center for Healthy Minds, an organization focused on research regarding mental health and well-being, to... Learn More
UW-Madison senior class office gifts Center for Healthy Minds
April 13, 2023
University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 2023 donates Senior Class Gift to Center for Healthy Minds. Learn More
Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds
April 5, 2023
The University of Wisconsin Senior Class Office plans to donate funds to the Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund as the class of 2023’s... Learn More
Review: “Tukdam: Between Worlds” by Donagh Coleman
April 4, 2023
A documentary explores the unique death state of Tibetan Buddhist meditators. Learn More
'What’s the Big Idea?' Richard Davidson Speaks at Investiture Ceremony
April 3, 2023
Center for Healthy Minds Founder and Director Richard Davidson Speaks at UW–Madison Chancellor's Investiture in April 2023. Learn More >
Fox Valley's young children are learning mindfulness through the Kindness Curriculum. But what is it?
April 3, 2023
Center for Healthy Minds's Kindness Curriculum is a science-based series of lessons and activities for young children that seeks to build skills... Learn More
For Stressed-out Grad Students, Mindfulness Makes Big Difference
March 22, 2023
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within... Learn More >
Popular Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop Returns This Summer
March 21, 2023
Faculty and instructional staff from UW–Madison, UW System and other universities can now register for the second annual in-person Student... Learn More >