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
NEWS & MEDIA
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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Can being happy help me fight infection?
February 26, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses research that suggests cultivating well-being could improve immunity. Learn More
What Wisconsin Education Advocates Want To See From The Next State Superintendent
February 5, 2021
Tony Chambers, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation at the Center, discusses what he hopes to see from the next Wisconsin State... Learn More
Nourishing the Mind with Richie Davidson- Founder and Director, Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
February 5, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson joins the Health Gig Podcast to discuss the pillars of well-being and how people can cultivate these... Learn More
Why meditation changes the brain
February 3, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson and Mingyur Rinpoche talk about the science of meditation and how improving the skills of awareness... Learn More
Can Happiness Be Taught?
February 3, 2021
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about neuroplasticity and the four skills that can be learned to improve well-being Learn More
Tactics to fight anxiety and stress in the wake of a tumultuous election
January 29, 2021
Cortland Dahl, research Scientist at the Center, shares tips for infusing positivity into your day in order to reduce stress and anxiety Learn More
Community Partnership and Inclusion at Heart of New Neuroscience Approach
January 13, 2021
A recent paper explored a promising research framework that adapts research on well-being practices such as meditation to be more inclusive to... Learn More >
La asociación comunitaria y la inclusión en el corazón del nuevo enfoque de la neurociencia
January 13, 2021
Un artículo reciente exploró un nuevo paradigma de investigación que propone adaptar la investigación de las prácticas de bienestar con el fin de... Learn More >
The 4 Steps That Will Increase Happiness, According To A New Study
January 5, 2021
The four pillars of well-being based on the Center's research: awareness, connection, insight and purpose, are shared along with practical tips for... Learn More
Research provides tools for achieving the “how” of well-being in daily life
December 7, 2020
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds introduce a new framework based on scientific evidence that suggests that well-being can be thought of... Learn More >
La investigación entrega herramientas para lograr la “técnica” para alcanzar el bienestar en la vida diaria
December 7, 2020
Los investigadores del Center for Healthy Minds introducen un nuevo paradigma basado en la evidencia científica que sugiere que el bienestar podría... Learn More >
Mobile Mental Health Program Goes Beyond Mindfulness, Shows Promise in Reducing Negative Mental Health Symptoms
December 1, 2020
A new study from researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds and the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that... Learn More >