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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How to make good decisions when you're paralyzed by the stress of protests and the pandemic
July 15, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about research that suggests that meditation can create physical changes in the brain within a... Learn More
That Daydreaming You Did While Isolated at Home Was Good for You
July 15, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares the value of daydreaming. He suggests sitting alone, without stimuli, and looking inward.... Learn More
5 natural ways to boost your mental health during stressful times
July 15, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about how meditation can nurture the mind and improve well-being. He shares tips for getting... Learn More
Healing from a Distance: Using faith, mindful practices when isolated from loved ones
July 15, 2020
Center Founder and Director shares insights from research about the value of expressing appreciation or gratitude for those we love. This can be... Learn More
How a Muppet Can Help Kids of Incarcerated Parents
July 10, 2020
Faculty member Julie Poehlmann-Tynan talks about educational materials created with Sesame Street to help kids and families of Incarcerated Parents. Learn More
Zen on Zoom: Community meditation moves online
July 7, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson talks about the benefits of meditation and the importance of building a regular practice. Learn More
9 Activities to Ease Depression
June 17, 2020
Center founder and director Richard Davidson shares research-backed tips for easing depression. Learn More
UW study finds children benefited from Sesame Workshop incarceration resources
June 17, 2020
A new study from Center faculty member, Dr. Julie Poehlmann-Tynan and other researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that families... Learn More
Cultivating A Healthy Mind In Times Of Crisis
June 16, 2020
talk about well-being during Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses COVID-19, the role of contemplative practice in social justice... Learn More
Sesame Workshop materials help families affected by incarceration
June 16, 2020
A new study from Center faculty member, Dr. Julie Poehlmann-Tynan and other researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that... Learn More >
Dekila Chungyalpa on uniting faith leaders to bolster climate activism
June 2, 2020
Loka Director Dekila Chungyalpa is interviewed on the Go Simone podcast. She shares the back-story of the Loka Initiative and how it supports faith... Learn More
The Dalai Lama’s Advice for Right Now
June 2, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson appears on a recent Ten Percent Happier podcast with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Ten Percent... Learn More