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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Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind
May 15, 2023
Who doesn't want to get better sleep? ?? Read on to learn about experts' advice, including from Center for Healthy Minds founder Richard Davidson. Learn More
3 Ways for First-Year Students to Flourish at UW–Madison
May 11, 2023
So you’re new to the University of Madison-Wisconsin? There’s a few things to know to take on your first year with a positive outlook. Learn More >
Q&A: Catching Up with the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars
May 10, 2023
We recently caught up with scholars Augusta Ike and Godwill Oke, who participated in the McNair-Center for Healthy Minds Scholars Program. Learn More >
Te contamos qué es el mindfulness y como te puede ayudar en tu día a día
April 26, 2023
The benefits of mindfulness are endless. After putting this technique into practice, you will see how your attitude changes and you feel better... Learn More
8 Books for Anyone Curious About Meditation
April 24, 2023
The New York Times asked experts — mindfulness teachers, spiritual leaders, and scientists — for their favorite beginner-friendly titles. Richard... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund to receive 2023 senior class gift
April 18, 2023
The Senior Class Office selected the Center for Healthy Minds, an organization focused on research regarding mental health and well-being, to... Learn More
UW-Madison senior class office gifts Center for Healthy Minds
April 13, 2023
University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 2023 donates Senior Class Gift to Center for Healthy Minds. Learn More
Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds
April 5, 2023
The University of Wisconsin Senior Class Office plans to donate funds to the Center for Healthy Minds Higher Education Fund as the class of 2023’s... Learn More
Review: “Tukdam: Between Worlds” by Donagh Coleman
April 4, 2023
A documentary explores the unique death state of Tibetan Buddhist meditators. Learn More
'What’s the Big Idea?' Richard Davidson Speaks at Investiture Ceremony
April 3, 2023
Center for Healthy Minds Founder and Director Richard Davidson Speaks at UW–Madison Chancellor's Investiture in April 2023. Learn More >
Fox Valley's young children are learning mindfulness through the Kindness Curriculum. But what is it?
April 3, 2023
Center for Healthy Minds's Kindness Curriculum is a science-based series of lessons and activities for young children that seeks to build skills... Learn More
For Stressed-out Grad Students, Mindfulness Makes Big Difference
March 22, 2023
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within... Learn More >