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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Insights from the Dalai Lama during quarantine
June 2, 2020
Center Founder Richard Davidson and ABC News’ Dan Harris speak with the Dalai Lama about meditation and how to relax and stay calm during the... Learn More
UW prof helps cultivate healthy minds during pandemic through YouTube meditations
June 2, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson has been offering regular virtual meditations alongside meditation trainers and experts on the Healthy... Learn More
Dalai Lama and Center Founder Richard Davidson share message of hope, determination, and “education of the mind”
June 2, 2020
Humanity has an opportunity to transform negative emotions like fear and anxiety into determination and compassion for others, according to His... Learn More >
These Different Forms Of Meditation Take Both Fresh & Traditional Approaches On An Ancient Practice
May 27, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares tips for developing a meditation habit, and suggests that the best form of meditation is... Learn More
7 benefits of meditation, and how it can affect your brain
May 19, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares tips for incorporating meditation into your life, and the research that explains how regular... Learn More
How to Maintain Motivation in a Pandemic
May 19, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights from research that shows altruistic behavior can enhance feelings of well-being. Learn More
Unique position as Badgers' director of meditation training offers Chad McGehee chance to explore mental performance
May 15, 2020
Chad McGehee, former Program Manager with Healthy Minds Innovations, joined UW Athletics in a new position focused on exploring mental performance... Learn More
Mindfulness for Preservice Teacher Education
May 8, 2020
Postdoctoral Research Associate Matt Hirshberg talks about how mindfulness can help preservice teachers improve classroom skills. Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Launches New Mental Health Research in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
May 6, 2020
The Center for Healthy Minds is launching new studies to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affects mental health and whether certain... Learn More >
Healthy Minds Innovations calms an anxious world with live YouTube meditations
May 6, 2020
Healthy Minds Innovations offers a live meditation every weekday during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sessions start at various hours to ensure... Learn More >
Healthy Minds Innovations calms an anxious world with live YouTube meditations
May 5, 2020
Healthy Minds Innovations has been offering live guided meditations each weekday to help people feel more calm and become more resilient during... Learn More
Are we morally obligated to meditate?
April 21, 2020
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights from research on how developing the skill of compassion can help us be happier while... Learn More