Center for Black Excellence awarded $247K grant for civic science research
July 6, 2026
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announced was awarded a two-year, $247,000 grant from the New York-based Dana Foundation. The funds... Learn More
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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 >
Faith Leaders’ Environmental Visions Come to Life at Loka Initiative Convening
April 29, 2026
The PREP (Preparing Religious Environmental Plans) course culminated in a weeklong “Keeping the Faith” convening in March in Madison, WI. 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 >
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World Happiness Report 2027: Leading experts to examine public policy and happiness
July 9, 2026
Experts from across the globe, including CHM's Richie Davidson and Matt Hirshberg, will share examples of national-level and sector-specific... Learn More
Dekila Chungyalpa is One of Wisconsin’s 22 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2026
July 6, 2026
Madison 365 highlights some of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American leaders. Learn More
PBS WI: Wired For Connection (Documentary)
June 30, 2026
Scientists now link friendship to a remarkable range of benefits—both physical and mental: lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, reduced... Learn More
What is 'Policy by Proximity?' Visiting Scholars Highlight the Real-World Impact of Community‑Engaged Research
June 1, 2026
The Center for Healthy Minds hosted a talk in May on ‘Navigating Community-Engaged Research Across Power, Positionality, and Politics’ with Jarrell... Learn More >
The Short Story: The Power of the Pause
May 28, 2026
For environmental activist Dekila Chungyalpa, slowing down can be part of urgent work. Learn More
Study Team Presents Findings on Filipino American Politics and Wellbeing at Asian American Studies Conference
May 28, 2026
Center for Healthy Minds researchers partner with global non-profit for on-going community engaged research in the Usap Tayo study. Learn More >
Not all screentime is equal: How active and passive scrolling impacts suicide risk
May 12, 2026
The Badger Herald explores a study questioning how late-night phone use may be correlated with suicide risk in their interview with Center for... Learn More
A beacon of Black brilliance
May 6, 2026
This InBusiness article talks about the vision of Dr. Rev. Alex Gee and other foundational supporters from the Black community who made the Center... Learn More
Art, Music, and Neuroscience: The MUSE Initiative Holds its Inaugural Event
May 5, 2026
The evening extended beyond dialogue into shared experience where participants were invited into moments of collective vocalization, simple vocal... Learn More >
Stressed? Just a couple minutes of meditation might help.
April 28, 2026
Are you in the "driver's seat" of your thoughts, emotions and impulses? Meditation could help, says Center for Healthy Minds Contemplative... Learn More
UW–Madison study finds a workout before therapy boosts client–therapist relationship, client initiative
April 17, 2026
What if hitting the treadmill before meeting with your therapist could help make your therapy session more effective? 🏃♀️ Check out this new study... Learn More
Wonder Cabinet podcast: Dekila Chungyalpa on the Sacred Feminine and the Living Earth
April 15, 2026
What if the Earth is sacred—and climate is a spiritual crisis? Loka Iniative Director Dekila Chungyalpa speaks on the feminine divine and faith-led... Learn More