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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Here’s the Happiness Research that Stands Up to Scrutiny
February 6, 2024
From meditation to smiling, researchers take a second look at studies claiming to reveal what makes us happy. CHM Scientist Simon Goldberg weighs in. Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Spotlight: 3 Questions with Zishan Jiwani, Graduate Researcher
January 12, 2024
Have you ever pondered why some individuals choose to engage with meditation whereas others don't? That’s one of the root investigations of Zishan... Learn More >
Listen to Richard J. Davidson's September 2023 "Science of Meditation" Talk
January 12, 2024
Listen to Richie's latest talk, which was a live event hosted by Tergar Madison Learn More
Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
January 11, 2024
In this episode of Metta Hour, host Sharon Salzberg speaks with Richard J. Davidson about innate goodness, believing in growth mindset, the role of... Learn More
The process of dying: From hospice care to meditating monks
January 11, 2024
Biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor Tawni Tidwell is a member of the Center’s Thukdam Project and shares the significance of... Learn More
Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded
January 3, 2024
2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. That might make you feel sad, or angry. Or perhaps anxious, or guilty. Those feelings are normal, and you... Learn More
Nurturing the Soul: The Power of Self-Compassion
December 13, 2023
How to transform difficult emotions into moments of care. Learn More
Becoming a Natural Leader Through Brain Adaptability
December 11, 2023
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It's a crucial skill for... Learn More
CHM and the Division of the Arts announce Arts for Healthy Minds grants opportunity
November 20, 2023
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to announce an exciting partnership between the Division of the Arts and the Center for Healthy... Learn More >
Experts Urge Prioritization of Prosociality for Public Health
November 5, 2023
A multidisciplinary team of national researchers, including Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and director of University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center... Learn More >
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
October 23, 2023
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? A new study from the Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
October 23, 2023
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis accelerates ecological... Learn More >