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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Eight Weeks of Meditation Doesn’t Change the Brain, Study Finds
June 2, 2022
Study finds that, contrary to what other research has found, a popular meditation course does not appear to alter brain structure. Learn More
Mindfulness Doesn’t Change Our Brains in Ways Once Thought
May 27, 2022
New research suggests that eight weeks of MBSR does not change brain structure, as some previous studies have. Learn More
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
May 27, 2022
Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term,... Learn More
New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training
May 20, 2022
In new research, a team from the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by Richard J. Davidson, found no evidence of... Learn More >
DNA modifications found in cord blood relate to maternal mood effects on infant brain development
February 18, 2022
Maternal depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy have an effect on infants’ brain development at one month old after birth. Learn More >
New Study Shows Activity Diversity Can Lead to Better Psychological Well-Being
December 15, 2021
People with high activity diversity show better psychological well-being and positive affect regardless of the total amount of time spent in all... Learn More >
Healthy Minds App Promotes Well-Being in School System Employees
December 13, 2021
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds develop a four-week smart phone-based meditation app that resulted in reduced psychological distress... Learn More >
New Research Grant Explores Programs to Improve the Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals in Mexico
December 1, 2021
The Center for Healthy Minds and AtentaMente are seeking to improve mental health, resilience and well-being in healthcare professionals with a new... Learn More >
New Science Explores Process of Death, with Cultural, Medical, Forensic and Ethical Implications
September 15, 2021
Center for Healthy Minds experts and Tibetan medical leaders at premiere medical institutions in India have published the first peer-reviewed paper... Learn More >
The Thukdam Project
September 14, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson and Postdoctoral Research Associate Tawni Tidwell discuss the Tukum research project, the first-ever... Learn More
Healthy Minds in Practice: The Mind that Craves
September 1, 2021
Sometimes we seek comfort through unhealthy habits. In this 10-minute practice, we’ll cultivate curiosity about what drives these cravings, which... Learn More >