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 >
News & Media
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 >
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 >
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 >
Winning Games, Losing Life
February 13, 2017
The Epoch Times shares neuroscientific research from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
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
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
UW brings kindness to Sesame Street
February 13, 2017
WKOW features Center for Healthy Minds collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop Learn More
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
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
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
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
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