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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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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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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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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 >

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Healthy Minds Brief: Twin Research Suggests How Stress Shapes the Adolescent Brain

March 15, 2017

How do our experiences in childhood shape our brains and coping styles in adulthood? Learn More >

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Pritzker Family Fund Gift Deepens Exploration in Well-Being Across Lifespan

March 2, 2017

The Center for Healthy Minds will deepen its research on well-being across the lifespan, thanks to a gift from the Lisa and John Pritzker Family Fund Learn More >

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Winning Games, Losing Life

February 13, 2017

The Epoch Times shares neuroscientific research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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How to Spend More Mindfully in the New Year

February 13, 2017

USA Today interviews Center expert Cortland Dahl on the science of meditation Learn More

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Morning Briefing: Madison Experts Influence ‘Sesame Street’

February 13, 2017

The Capital Times shares how the Center for Healthy Minds shared its research findings with Sesame Street Workshop Learn More

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UW brings kindness to Sesame Street

February 13, 2017

WKOW features Center for Healthy Minds collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop Learn More

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Mindfulness in the Classroom

February 13, 2017

A story about well-being practices in the classroom includes Center for Healthy Minds research findings Learn More

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UW center has hand in upcoming 'Sesame Street' season

February 13, 2017

Channel 3000 interviews Center education expert Lisa Thomas Prince on kindness research and a recent collaboration with Sesame Street Learn More

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Taking Mindfulness to the Streets

February 13, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education features a research collaboration between Center scientists and the Madison Police Department Learn More

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Mental Health Trauma Didn't Set Reyna's Destiny

February 13, 2017

Center Founder Richard Davidson shares research findings on emotional well-being for youth Learn More

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Small offices taking a fresh position on yoga

February 13, 2017

The San Francisco Chronicle cites Center research on inflammation and immune responses Learn More