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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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
Gratitude and Mindfulness in a Time of Uncertainty
February 13, 2017
Psychology Today cites research on well-being from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More