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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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
Is Our Constant Use of Digital Technologies Affecting Our Brain Health? We Asked 11 Experts.
November 28, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson shares his concerns about the impacts of technology, specifically the increase in distractability, the national... Learn More