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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Colleges Teach Students How to Think. Should They Also Teach Them How to Thrive?
November 27, 2018
Can the course titled "The Art and Science of Human Flourishing," developed jointly by University of Virginia, Pennsylvania State University and... Learn More
Happy and Healthy Communities – What’s Working in Well-Being Research
November 21, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson participated in a roundtable organized by the NIH about the future of emotional well-being Learn More >
Mental Hygiene - Madison Researcher Uses Modern Neuroscience to Study Kindness, Compassion & Happiness
November 20, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson shares his philosophy that people can develop mental hygiene skills and nurture qualities like kindness to improve... Learn More
Harnessing the Power of Video Games to Teach Children Empathy
November 14, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson discusses the video game Crystals of Kaydor and the implications of teaching kids empathy through video games. Learn More
Technology of the Future Should Care for Our Well-Being
November 13, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson pens an article about the urgent need for humane technology Learn More
Well-Being is a Skill
November 13, 2018
During a webinar hosted by Amir H. Imani, Center founder Davidson explains how mental training to cultivate well-being can have a positive impact... Learn More
A Lot More Americans Are Meditating Now Than Just Five Years Ago
November 9, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson discusses the increasing use of meditation in the United States, as noted in a report by the CDC. Learn More
Center Research Expands with Arrival of New Faculty Member Simon Goldberg
October 26, 2018
The Center for Healthy Minds welcomes new faculty member Simon Goldberg, who studies the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions and... Learn More >
New Program Focuses on Well-Being of Educators in Mexico
October 25, 2018
The Center and Mexico-based nonprofit AtentaMente are piloting a program to improve school cultures and educators' well-being Learn More >
7 Mental-Health Hacks You Should Do Right This Second
October 18, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson shares a quick hack for calling attention to positive features of your day Learn More
All In Your Mind: How Mindful and Meditative Practices Are Gaining Mainstream Momentum
October 9, 2018
Center researcher Cortland Dahl explains how meditation trains the brain to think and observe with intention. Learn More
The 4 Keys to Well-Being According to Neuroscience
October 8, 2018
Center founder Richard Davidson shares the four keys to well-being: resilience, outlook, awareness and generosity. Learn More