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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Mindfulness Doesn’t Change Our Brains in Ways Once Thought
May 27, 2022
New research suggests that eight weeks of MBSR does not change brain structure, as some previous studies have. Learn More
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
May 27, 2022
Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term,... Learn More
New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training
May 20, 2022
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... Learn More >
DNA modifications found in cord blood relate to maternal mood effects on infant brain development
February 18, 2022
Maternal depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy have an effect on infants’ brain development at one month old after birth. Learn More >
New Study Shows Activity Diversity Can Lead to Better Psychological Well-Being
December 15, 2021
People with high activity diversity show better psychological well-being and positive affect regardless of the total amount of time spent in all... Learn More >
Healthy Minds App Promotes Well-Being in School System Employees
December 13, 2021
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds develop a four-week smart phone-based meditation app that resulted in reduced psychological distress... Learn More >
New Research Grant Explores Programs to Improve the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals in Mexico
December 1, 2021
The Center for Healthy Minds and AtentaMente are seeking to improve mental health, resilience and well-being in healthcare professionals with a new... Learn More >
New Science Explores Process of Death, with Cultural, Medical, Forensic and Ethical Implications
September 15, 2021
Center for Healthy Minds experts and Tibetan medical leaders at premiere medical institutions in India have published the first peer-reviewed paper... Learn More >
The Thukdam Project
September 14, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson and Postdoctoral Research Associate Tawni Tidwell discuss the Tukum research project, the first-ever... Learn More
Healthy Minds in Practice: The Mind that Craves
September 1, 2021
Sometimes we seek comfort through unhealthy habits. In this 10-minute practice, we’ll cultivate curiosity about what drives these cravings, which... Learn More >
Healthy Minds in Practice: Sports and Interconnection
August 13, 2021
Big sports tournaments can remind us of our shared humanity. We are all connected to one another, whether we have met before or whether we are on... Learn More >