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
NEWS & MEDIA
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
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
Human Kind
February 13, 2017
Brava Magazine explores humans tendency for good with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Telling the Tale of Midlife in the United States
January 25, 2017
Center for Healthy Minds researchers lead the neuroscience portion of MIDUS, a national longitudinal study on aging explicitly focused on midlife,... Learn More >
At the Intersection of Kindness and Science, Center Team Gets to Sesame Street
January 19, 2017
Sesame Street, one of the most beloved and longest-standing children's shows, is emphasizing kindness in its upcoming season with the help of the... Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Flourishes with Transition to Letters & Science and Facility Move
January 13, 2017
The Center continues to grow with its transition to a new building and the College of Letters and Science Learn More >
Healthy Minds Brief: Meditation, Sleep, Emotion, Awareness
December 8, 2016
Does meditation change the brain, even during sleep? Does awareness shape how we perceive emotions? Learn More >
The M List 2016: Richard Davidson
October 24, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson makes Madison Magazine's "M List" Learn More
The Number Game Behind Neuroscience Research
October 17, 2016
Center for Healthy Minds Scientist Jeanette Mumford shares how statistics play a role in neuroscience research Learn More >
The Mindful Classroom
October 6, 2016
Lisa Flook, Center expert and researcher, reflects on larger trends of studying well-being in the classroom Learn More
Stress Control
September 30, 2016
A pilot study from the Center will explore the impact of mindfulness-based practices on officers’ physical and mental well-being Learn More
UW Teams up with Madison Police Department to Improve Officer Well-Being
September 30, 2016
Center Assistant Scientist Dan Grupe discusses a pilot study between the Center and the Madison Police Department Learn More
Designer Thinks About Death Every Hour: Why Do We Dwell on Dying?
September 8, 2016
Center Assistant Scientist Pelin Kesebir discusses why we think about death Learn More