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 >
News & Media
How Warming Yourself Up Could Banish the Blues: Two Hours in a Heated Chamber May Help Reset Chemicals in the Brain
December 4, 2018
Research from Center faculty Charles Raison suggests that heating the body may be a new way to treat depression Learn More
Can Video Games Change Your Brain? UW Research Suggests Games Can Build Empathy
December 4, 2018
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds shows video games may have the power to help children develop empathy Learn More
No Major Deficiencies Noted in Wisconsin Athletics' Safety Review But 'There Are Places Where We Can Improve'
December 4, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson contributed to a safety review of University of Wisconsin-Madison athletics Learn More
50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
December 4, 2018
This article focused on brain health cites research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Depression In Pregnancy—How To Keep It From Harming the Baby
December 4, 2018
Research from the Center suggests that a mother's mental health impacts a baby's brain development after birth Learn More
The Growth of Yoga and Meditation in the US Since 2012 is Remarkable
December 4, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson discusses why people are turning to meditation and cites the increasing levels of anxiety and stress in American... Learn More
Meditation Is Not The Cure Everyone Would Like It To Be
December 4, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson discusses the need for more quality research studying meditation, as well as warning the public against considering... Learn More
Meditation Is a Powerful Mental Tool – and For Some People It Goes Terribly Wrong
December 4, 2018
Center founder and director Richard Davidson comments on the pros and cons of using meditation in health contexts. Learn More
Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children Empathy
December 4, 2018
Researchers from the Center for Healthy Minds found that video games can teach adolescents prosocial skills Learn More
Hacking Inner Peace
December 3, 2018
In an article discussing the links between meditation and a form of therapy called neurofeedback, Center founder Richard Davidson says that there... Learn More
Can Going to a Sauna Make Me Happy?
November 30, 2018
Citing research from Center faculty member Charles Raison, this article shares how heat may produce a significant antidepressant effect Learn More
4 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re in a Rut
November 28, 2018
In one of four ways to stay motivated when you're in a rut, Center founder Richard Davidson suggests being kind to yourself. Self-criticism, he... Learn More