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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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
The Dalai Lama's simple advice to navigating COVID-19 isolation
June 2, 2020
His Holiness spoke with ABC News' Dan Harris in an interview for "Nightline" about how he is spending his time while self-isolating during COVID-19... Learn More