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 >
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Can Meditation Change Your Genes?
March 2, 2018
A study from the Center for Healthy Minds suggests that meditation may reduce the expression of genes involved in inflammation. Learn More
Arianna Huffington: Through My Lens
March 2, 2018
Arianna Huffington reflects on Center Founder Richard Davidson's research on well-being. Learn More
White Matter Matters, Especially for Newborns
February 20, 2018
New research suggests that expectant mothers' mental health symptoms during pregnancy may affect their infants' brain development Learn More >
How Photography Can Help Cultivate Mindfulness and Gratitude
February 14, 2018
The Greater Good Science Magazine discusses the Center for Healthy Mind's five-week mindful photography curriculum for elementary students. Learn More
New Approaches in Neuroscience Show It's Not All in Your Head
February 9, 2018
Richard Davidson shares the latest research on why experience matters at the 2018 American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in... Learn More >
Nurturing Kindness in Young Children
February 7, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson talks with Edutopia about fostering altruism, kindness, and compassion in children. Learn More
Four Tips To Help You Feel Less Anxious About The Future
January 31, 2018
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds shows why humans experience anxiety about the future and how humans can experience less anxiety. Learn More
How Do You Teach Kindness To Your Children?
January 31, 2018
The Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds provides a framework for teaching compassion and kindness skills in children. Learn More
Pre-schoolers Learn Kindness, Mindfulness
January 18, 2018
Pre-kindergarten students at Jackson Heights, Queens are being taught kindness. They are one of the first public schools in New York City to... Learn More
Healthy Habits of Mind Bring Happiness and Can Be Learned – Even by the Busy
January 11, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson says research into how mental training like meditation affects our health throws light on what constitutes a... Learn More
Go On, Get Happy: A Path to Well-Being in 2018
January 11, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson, who works with specialized electronic instruments, says that self-reported happiness correlates closely to... Learn More
Want a More Altruistic Brain? Try Daily Gratitude Journaling.
January 11, 2018
Citing an fMRI study from the Center for Healthy Minds, the author writes that gratitude journaling cultivates "pure altruism" in the brain. Learn More