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
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Explore the latest news, features and media about the Center for Healthy Minds.
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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 >
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 >
Did You Know? CHM Studies Use Specialized MRI Machine to Advance Brain Research
April 8, 2026
UW researchers, including experts from the Center for Healthy Minds, are conducting detailed brain imaging work using one of the first head-only,... Learn More >
NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)
March 27, 2026
To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... 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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In pursuit of mindfulness
May 11, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson identifies four societal threats to that “flourishing” that can negatively impact our lives and... Learn More
Chris Borland and Chad McGehee collaborate to bring meditation practices to UW athletics
May 11, 2021
The University of Wisconsin became the first and only school in the country to hire a full-time meditation specialist. Center collaborator Chad... Learn More
Global Leaders in Science, Faith, Medicine and Technology to Gather Virtually for the Fifth International Vatican Conference
April 20, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson will speak at The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture and The Cura Foundation's Fifth... Learn More >
UWPD to require additional vetting for officers at UW football games
April 7, 2021
Center Scientist Dan Grupe talks about research with UWPD and other police departments in Dane County to determine the impact of mindfulness... Learn More
The Zen of competition
April 7, 2021
Center collaborator Chad McGehee talks about using meditation and mindfulness to strengthen and condition the mind in athletes to improve performance. Learn More
Finding hope during a pandemic
April 7, 2021
Honorary Fellow Pelin Kesebir discusses how hope can be used as fuel to continue to keep pressing on during challenging times. Learn More
It's worth starting your meditation practice right now. Here's why.
March 31, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses why meditation is beneficial, including improved mental health and reducing implicit bias. Learn More
Becoming a Buddhist Climate Scientist
March 17, 2021
Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative, talks about her work with religious and indigenous leaders, scientists, and policymakers to... Learn More
Speaking of Psychology: How meditation can help you live a flourishing life, with Richard Davidson, PhD
March 17, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson joins the Speaking of Psychology podcast to discuss the research behind meditation and well-being, how... Learn More
New Research Network to Measure and Promote Emotional Well-Being
March 16, 2021
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a $2.5 million four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a... Learn More >
Nueva red de investigación para medir y promover el bienestar emocional
March 16, 2021
La Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison recibió una subvención de cuatro años de $ 2.5 millones de los National Institutes of Health (Institutos... Learn More >
Forget what you think happiness is
March 9, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard J. Davidson discusses the importance of taking care of mental health through meditation, just as we exercise... Learn More