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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SPECIAL REPORT: Kindness in the Classroom
June 12, 2017
An ongoing study at the Center for Healthy Minds is working to incorporate mindfulness techniques into everyday activities for elementary students. Learn More
Kindness Makes Us More Successful ...
June 12, 2017
Research from Center Founder Richard Davidson suggests that meditation, kindness, and compassion can make us more successful. Learn More
Pitt Study: Abuse in Childhood Can Lead to Misbehavior Later
June 12, 2017
Most children develop the ability early on to link good behavior with positive outcomes. Good grades, for example, can lead to parental praise and... Learn More
The Basis of a Healthy Brain is Goodness, and it Can be Trained
June 12, 2017
Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses his path to studying meditation as well as the impact of training our brains with kindness and compassion. Learn More
Why Mind Wandering Can Be So Miserable, According to Happiness Experts
June 12, 2017
We still don’t know why our minds seem so determined to exit the present moment, but researchers have a few ideas Learn More
Paper Napkin Mental Health Challenge #5: Accurate Thinking
June 12, 2017
If your children are anxious, it’s likely they do something I like to call What Iffing. This is the tendency to ponder possible future scenarios... Learn More
Mental Health Starts in Babies' Brains
June 12, 2017
Some parents just need tips to promote healthy development. Poverty, abuse complicate it Learn More
The Doctor is In: The transformative practice of Meditation
June 12, 2017
There are many things in life that are beyond our control. Highly stressed people and relief can be hard to find Learn More
Meaningful Mindfulness: How it Could Help You
June 12, 2017
The Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga encouraged American leaders to create peace, finding inner peace using mindfulness techniques Learn More
Meeting with Neuroscientist Richard Davidson
June 12, 2017
Richard Davidson , the renowned American scientist specialized in analyzing the emotions recently visited Barcelona and has held a meeting with... Learn More
Project Explores How Mindfulness Training Can Boost Creativity and Well-Being in Engineering Grad Students
May 30, 2017
Graduate students who underwent the intervention reported an increase in personal qualities associated with creativity Learn More >
Postpartum Depression May be Prevented When Mindfulness is Part of Childbirth Education
May 23, 2017
Our Center's research findings suggest mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth improves childbirth experiences and... Learn More >