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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UW’s Davidson Teams with Famed Science Writer to Dive Deep into the Science of Meditation
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and science writer Daniel Goleman collaborated on a new book that explores a simple, yet transformational, idea:... Learn More
Demystifying Meditation: Five Practical Benefits & How You Can Get Started
September 18, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, here are five very practical benefits from meditation practices. Learn More
What Science Says About How Meditation Changes You Over Time
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and psychologist Daniel Goleman discuss findings from and implications of their new book, "Altered Traits." Learn More
Daniel Goleman, Dr. Richard Davidson, 'Altered Traits'
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and psychologist and science writer Daniel Goleman talk about their cutting-edge research in their new book,... Learn More
How Meditation Can Make Us More Civil to Each Other
September 18, 2017
Meditation isn’t primarily about improving oneself — its actually for the benefit of others Learn More
Does Mindfulness Really Work? What the Science Tells Us.
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman answer questions about the science of mindfulness. Learn More
Parent in Prison: How to Protect the Well-Being of the Child
September 18, 2017
Seven percent of all children will have a parent who lived with them go to jail or prison, so how will the well-being of these children be protected? Learn More
How Emotional Intelligence Can Drive Success
September 18, 2017
Cortland Dahl, a research scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds and Healthy Minds Innovations, discusses the power of emotional intelligence. Learn More
Human Potential and Happiness: An Interview with Richard Davidson
September 18, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson answers questions about resilience, meditation, positivity, and controlling our attention. Learn More
Mindfulness-based 'Kindness Curriculum' Showing Promising Results
September 18, 2017
If your preschooler struggles with sharing toys or sitting still, the Kindness Curriculum from the Center for Healthy Minds could offer a... Learn More
“The Last Dalai Lama?”: The spiritual leader gets deep into neuroscience in new doc
September 15, 2017
A new film focused on the Dalai Lama features the work of Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Silicon Valley is Obsessed with Meditation, and there’s New Evidence It Changes the Brain for the Better
September 15, 2017
Citing research from the Center for Healthy Minds, evidence suggests regular meditation is linked with benefits including lower stress and better... Learn More