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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Insights at the Edge Podcast: The Energizing Force of Compassion, with Dr. Cortland Dahl
March 26, 2025
A conversation on turning your everyday actions into offerings of generosity and care. Learn More
This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist
March 26, 2025
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson explains how microdosing well-being can change your relationship to your thoughts, manage the activation of your... Learn More
Our Commitment to the Science and Practice of Wellbeing
March 7, 2025
On a day when thousands here in Madison and across the country are standing up for science, we assure our supporters and the public that the Center... Learn More >
Building a Culture of Belonging, Flourishing and Love with Dr. Tony Chambers
March 6, 2025
How is belonging a practice of love? Are "fitting in" and "belonging the same?" Is experience belonging the same as a sense of belonging? ? Dig... Learn More
The Center for Healthy Minds, along with other venues, hosted the cultural event in February 2025.
February 28, 2025
The Center for Healthy Minds, along with other venues, hosted the cultural event in February 2025. Learn More
Dosage Dilemma: Unpacking Meditation App Science with Simon Goldberg
February 12, 2025
Although meditation apps are gaining popularity, a clear link between usage dosage and intervention outcomes has yet to be established. In this... Learn More
Study co-authored by UW–Madison’s Short, Williams, Kral shows racism could affect infant brain development
February 12, 2025
Maternal experiences with racism could affect brain development of children in utero, according to a study co-authored by a School of Education... Learn More
The Short Story: Three Realms of Resilience
February 4, 2025
Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative at UW–Madison, is meeting uncertainty with resilience. Learn More
UW-Madison Community Explores Rhythms of Everyday Life with Dance and Mindfulness
January 13, 2025
In it's first year, the Arts for Healthy Minds grant helped one recipient create meaningful workshops to forward creative arts research that... Learn More >
Here Are 6 Things You Should Do At Night To Be Happier The Next Morning, According To Experts
January 7, 2025
These small changes in the evening will help boost your mood the next day. Learn More
Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use
January 7, 2025
Although it is difficult to establish the prevalence of people who encounter post-psychedelic harms, recent research found that 8.9% of respondents... Learn More
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
January 7, 2025
With the new year often comes new "wellness" products or gadgets that can claim to help us be more mindful. But, the only thing you really need to... Learn More