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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The Science of Meditation (Podcast)
January 2, 2018
In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Goleman and Center Founder Richard Davidson about the current scientific... Learn More
Exploring Misconceptions of Mind-Training Methods
January 2, 2018
Center Founder Richard Davidson joins Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss the scientific research behind what meditation can really do for us. Learn More
Why Doing Good is Good for the Do-Gooder
December 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson explains how acts of generosity lead to positive emotions that ultimately have an enduring impact on our well-being. Learn More
Turning Negative Thinkers into Positive Ones
December 18, 2017
Neuroscience research from the Center for Healthy Minds shows how the brain is "plastic" and can be trained for better regulation and recovery from... Learn More
Being Empathetic is Good, but it Can Hurt Your Health
December 18, 2017
Is there a healthier way to empathize? Along with other neuroscientists, Center Founder Richard Davidson explores how empathy impacts the brain and... Learn More
Can Kindness be Taught?
December 18, 2017
The Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds is part of a growing global movement to teach emotional intelligence in schools. Learn More
Researchers Investigate How a Stressed Brain Can Make Asthma Worse
December 12, 2017
Center researchers are investigating cross-talk between the brain and lungs of people with asthma to understand how psychological stress can make... Learn More >
Here’s What Mindfulness is (and isn’t) Good For
December 5, 2017
Daniel Goleman, co-author of "Altered Traits," explains what mindfulness can and cannot do, citing the research of Center Founder Richard Davidson. Learn More
Medical Minds
December 5, 2017
Knowing that your doctor is under stress may not be comforting, but it might put you more at ease to know that mindfulness — the practice of... Learn More
Meditators Under the Microscope
December 5, 2017
Mindful Magazine dives into the science and philosophy behind Daniel Goleman and Center Founder Richard Davidson's new book, "Altered Traits." Learn More
Good News in Time for Giving Season: Volunteer Hours Are Great For Your Health, Too
December 4, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson explains how acts of generosity lead to positive emotions that ultimately have an enduring impact on our well-being. Learn More
Mindful Policing Research Expands with New Grant from National Institute of Justice
November 29, 2017
A new study will bring a better scientific understanding of the unique stressors facing police officers Learn More >