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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UW-Madison researchers use video game to teach kids mindfulness
January 17, 2020
Center scientists share the impact from a study where kids played a video game to train mindfulness Learn More
Inflammation Predicts Response to Antidepressant Medication
January 9, 2020
Youth with bipolar depression responded better to an antipsychotic medicine if they had increased markers of inflammation in their blood Learn More >
Five Ways to Improve Your Mental Health in 2020
January 7, 2020
CNN shares strategies from Center Director Richard Davidson to build gratitude and improve emotional health. Learn More
Watch Center Founder Richard Davidson's TedXSanFrancisco talk, "How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains"
December 18, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson spoke at TEDx SanFrancisco in October 2019. Watch the video to hear him speak about... Learn More >
Early Research Suggests Mindfulness Training Improves Mental Health Outcomes in Police Officers
December 16, 2019
A recent paper published by researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds showed that eight weeks of mindfulness training resulted in reductions in... Learn More >
Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention
December 13, 2019
A research team at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of California, Irvine, designed a video... Learn More >
Being Well in a Stressed-Out Society
December 11, 2019
In the last decade, rates of anxiety, stress, and depression have increased to unprecedented levels, especially among college students. Angela... Learn More >
Can compassion help heal patients — and providers?
November 20, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson discusses a research study at the center that focused on compassion training. Learn More
Can a Trip-Free Psychedelic Still Help People With Depression?
November 12, 2019
Faculty Charles Raison is featured talking about his upcoming research study that looks into how psilocybin helps people with depression and... Learn More
The Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
November 5, 2019
An overview of research-backed benefits of mindfulness that includes mention of Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson's research on... Learn More
Social and emotional learning and neuroplasticity: Why it matters
October 23, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson wrote the forward for The Blue DOT magazine on the topic of neuroplasticity and the ability to develop... Learn More
The Kindness Curriculum
October 22, 2019
Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights about the Kindness Curriculum, which is a free resource available to teachers and... Learn More