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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Washington University in St. Louis hosts first-ever Mindfulness Day
October 17, 2023
Washington University hosted its inaugural Mindfulness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson delivered the... Learn More
New UW-Madison study aims to prevent deaths by suicide
October 17, 2023
In case you missed the latest segment from @NBC15, watch now! Center for Healthy Minds Founder and Director Richard Davidson gives an interview... Learn More
UW-Madison announces groundbreaking study for suicide prevention
October 17, 2023
The study, which is government-funded, aims to determine if a combination of targeted brain stimulation and meditation practices will decrease the... Learn More
The Global Refugee Crisis: How Can Mindfulness & Compassion Training Help?
October 13, 2023
“The global human rights crisis has contributed to a global mental health crisis,” says Amit Bernstein, a professor of psychology and founder and... Learn More
How Emotionally Self-Aware Are You?
October 13, 2023
Without being able to recognize your feelings, you can’t control them. This inevitably effects your disposition—and output—at work. Learn More
Upstream intervention: UW researchers to explore novel suicide prevention, well-being methods
October 13, 2023
The Center for Healthy Minds and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness are leading a study at the University of Wisconsin exploring... Learn More
UW–Madison to launch novel research on suicide prevention and well-being
October 6, 2023
A multi-disciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers, led by the Center for Healthy Minds and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds and Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness at UW–Madison to launch novel research on well-being and suicide prevention
October 5, 2023
The need for innovative, science-backed interventions for suicide prevention and for cultivating well-being as a prevention strategy is paramount.... Learn More >
Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown Episode Featuring Richard J. Davidson - "What We're Getting Wrong with Meditation"
October 2, 2023
Dr. Richard Davidson explains the parts of the brain most affected by meditation, and what all of that means for how we self-regulate and cope with... Learn More
Cool Class: This Course is Improving Students’ Mental Health
September 25, 2023
The Art & Science of Human Flourishing is a collaborative course that helps students develop their own mindfulness toolkit to navigate their first... Learn More >
Cool Class: This Course is Improving Students’ Mental Health
September 25, 2023
The Art & Science of Human Flourishing is a collaborative course that helps students develop their own mindfulness toolkit to navigate their first... Learn More
UW partnerships support rural and tribal communities
September 12, 2023
A new partnership project will support health care equity across the state among rural and tribal areas. We're excited to announce that, Larissa... Learn More