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
NEWS & MEDIA
Explore the latest news, features and media about the Center for Healthy Minds.
Featured
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 >
News & Media
Dharma Lab: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health
February 23, 2026
Did you know that meditating for even just five minutes a day can affect your mental and physical wellbeing? In this episode of the Dharma Lab... Learn More
12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation
February 23, 2026
Psychological stress is now recognized as a major trigger of inflammation. Center for Healthy Minds Founder/Director Dr. Richie Davidson weighs in... Learn More
For these faithful, nurturing the Earth is rooted in spiritual beliefs
February 23, 2026
Did you know? Religion can be a powerful motivator for people to pursue environmental stewardship: in a Pew Research Center study from 2022, four... Learn More
Mind & Life: Minds, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics
February 23, 2026
Scholars, researchers and scientists, including CHM Founder/Director Dr. Richie Davidson, recently took part in this Mind & Life dialogue... Learn More
The Gift of Gratitude
February 23, 2026
In this UW News article, CHM Contemplative Scientist Dr. Cortland Dahl explores the power of gratitude in shaping our minds and experiences. Learn More
PBS WI: Flourishing in a Culture of Belonging
February 23, 2026
Dr. Tony Chambers, director for community wellbeing at CHM, explains the neuroscience of belonging and how the feeling can be a source of joy and... Learn More
Easing eco-anxiety through guided meditation, with Dekila Chungyalpa
February 23, 2026
Dekila Chungyalpa, director of the Loka Initiative, talks about utilizing meditation to ease eco-anxiety. This is a part of Badger Talks “The Power... Learn More
The Blind Spot Podcast - Episode 12: Buddhism, Science and Mind
February 23, 2026
What can Buddhism teach science about the mind? CHM Core Faculty member Dr. John Dunne explores how Buddhist and scientific perspectives on... Learn More
Researchers at UW–Madison Receive Major Grant to Study the Link Between Mental Health and the Microbiome
February 18, 2026
Long before science caught up, Vincent Van Gogh sensed a connection between melancholy and microbes. Now, 135 years later, the Wisconsin Institute... Learn More
New CHM Study to Examine How to Improve Effectiveness of Digital Wellbeing Apps
January 20, 2026
A new study launched by a team of researchers at Center for Healthy Minds seeks to understand how mental health digital apps could become more... Learn More >
Reframing Wellbeing Through the Lens of Indigenous Filipino Psychology
January 15, 2026
Center for Healthy Minds researchers and partners from global Filipino non-profit give update on collaborative study. Learn More >
Parents’ Excessive Internet Use May Be Linked to Depression in Their Teenagers
January 12, 2026
“These results support the sobering possibility that how parents are engaging with technology impacts their children’s wellbeing,” said Simon... Learn More >