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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Aging Is A State Of Mind
July 10, 2019
Center researcher Pelin Kesebir discusses how gratitude can help cultivate a positive experience with aging Learn More
Can Meditation Help Enable Human Flourishing?
July 10, 2019
Medium discusses research featured in Center Founder Richard Davidson's book, "Altered Traits." Learn More
Kids’ Sharing Behaviors More Complex Than Previously Thought
July 2, 2019
New research points to evidence of increased cognitive complexity as children grow up that effects prosocial behavior Learn More >
Innovators in Diversity and Inclusion Named to Madison Magazine's 2019 M List
July 2, 2019
The Loka Initiative has received a 2019 M List award from Madison Magazine, and was selected for the initiative's innovative contributions toward... Learn More
The New Science Behind Mindfulness Podcast
June 26, 2019
BB&R Consulting Group interviewed Center Founder Richard Davidson about research at the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
New Evidence Shows Meditation Changes the Brain for Better: Silicon Valley's Latest Trend
June 14, 2019
This article talks about neuroplasticity and references a 2014 paper written by Richard Davidson and Antoine Lutz Learn More
Yes, the Internet is Destroying Our Collective Attention Span
June 14, 2019
Founder Richard Davidson talks about the effect of digital stimuli on attention span. Learn More
Elevate by Psych Congress Aims to Reshape Mental Health Care Through Education
June 12, 2019
Faculty Member Charles Raison speaks about the Elevate by Psych Congress Conference. Learn More
UW-Madison Ranks 1st In The Nation For PhD Graduates
June 12, 2019
Faculty Member Simon Goldberg talks about the high number of PhD graduates at UW-Madison Learn More
The Best Science-Backed Mindfulness Practices for Stress
June 12, 2019
Center researcher Matt Hirshberg shares insights from a recent study that looks into which mindfulness practices work to manage stress. Learn More
How the Brains of Master Meditators Change
June 6, 2019
Richard Davison joins The Ezra Klein Show to discuss what he learned from bringing the Dalai Lama to his lab. Learn More
When Feelings of Stress Align with the Body, People Have Higher Levels of Well-Being
May 10, 2019
When stress levels in the mind and body are in sync, a person is more likely to have higher levels of well-being Learn More >