NEWS & EVENTS

The National Wellness Action Alliance, an action collaborative comprised of faculty from 55 universities and colleges, brought together national experts for a Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series for Faculty and Staff to combat skyrocketing mental health issues in our students, colleagues, friends and families.

This webinar series aims to assist faculty and staff across higher education institutions in leading the charge to move toward positive wellness cultures in your environment. By participating in the series, you will build skills, knowledge and confidence to handle stress, optimize health and well-being in yourself and your students, and bring about meaningful change to promote cultures of wellness across your communities.

Click here to watch the recorded Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series, presented by the National Wellness Action Alliance.

Founded by world renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson, the Center for Healthy Minds envisions a kinder, wiser, more compassionate world.

Our mission is to cultivate well-being and relieve suffering through a scientific understanding of the mind. Learn more HERE.

To live well, it is important to take care care of yourself. One way you can do that is by increasing your knowledge about various dimensions of your well-being.

Well Wisconsin Radio is a podcast that discusses health and well-being topics with experts from all around the state of Wisconsin. Tune in whenever you want and wherever you are!

On March 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS) Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) held a stakeholder briefing on the Strategy to Address Our Mental Health Crisis. You can learn more here:

• Recording of the March 2, 2022 Briefing
• White House Fact Sheet on the Strategy to Address Our Mental Health Crisis
• HHS Press Release on Secretary Becerra’s National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
• More information on the tour

The Science of Happiness

“What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.”

TED Health

“What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won’t hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.”

Happiness Break

“Psychologist Dacher Keltner and guests guide you through research-based practices to develop more compassion, resilience to stress, and moments of joy and inspiration. And we explain the science behind why these practices work–all in under 10 minutes. A happiness break in your day.

Safe Space Radio

Safe Space Radio inspires courageous conversations, reduces stigma, shame and isolation, and fosters compassion and public health. Founded in 2008, Safe Space Radio is a public health intervention on the air. We have broadcast over 300 episodes and received numerous national awards for mental health, stigma reduction, social justice and radio production.