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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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 >
33 Voices: Flourishing as a Practice
March 26, 2026
“Flourishing is not a destination, but a practice.” A new podcast interview with Dr. Richie Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl helps illuminate what it... Learn More
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 >
Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell
March 20, 2026
Dr. Tawni Tidwell, a biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medicine doctor at the Center for Healthy Minds, discusses how Tibetan medicine... 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 >
PBS WI: How to Talk about Suicide by Dr. Brooke Ammerman
February 27, 2026
Brooke Ammerman, CHM affiliated faculty, addresses common misconceptions and how to recognize warning signs of suicide. She also explores... Learn More
Richard J. Davidson featured on The One-Off Podcast
February 27, 2026
In this episode of The One-Off Podcast with host John Urban, Dr. Richard J. Davidson talks about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to... 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 >
A Dharma Chat with Prof. John Dunne
February 23, 2026
In this podcast episode of Wisdom Dharma Chats, Center for Healthy Minds Core Faculty member and Buddhist Scholar Dr. John Dunne and host Daniel... Learn More
L&S Magazine: The Road to Discovery
February 23, 2026
In this issue of L&S Magazine, CHM is honored to be mentioned among all the incredible discoveries over the years at UW-Madison! Learn More
Dharma Lab: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health
February 23, 2026
Did you know that meditating for even just five minutes a day can affect your mental and physical wellbeing? In this episode of the Dharma Lab... Learn More