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Study Team Presents Findings on Filipino American Politics and Wellbeing at Asian American Studies Conference

May 28, 2026

Center for Healthy Minds researchers partner with global non-profit for on-going community engaged research in the Usap Tayo study. 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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Stressed? Just a couple minutes of meditation might help.

April 28, 2026

Are you in the "driver's seat" of your thoughts, emotions and impulses? Meditation could help, says Center for Healthy Minds Contemplative... 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 >

News & Media

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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

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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

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Global Well-Being

September 8, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses well-being as a skill that can be learned Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Teams Up with Madison Police Department to Foster Officer Well-Being

August 23, 2016

A pilot study from the Center will explore the impact of mindfulness-based practices on officers’ physical and mental well-being Learn More >

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Mind Over Matter? Mapping the Two-Way Street of the Brain and Immune System

August 18, 2016

Center for Healthy Minds studies explore the influence of the brain on inflammatory diseases such as asthma Learn More >

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Meeting of the Minds

August 18, 2016

Center faculty member John Dunne fosters cross-disciplinary connections that lead to revolutionary research Learn More >

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Brain Mapping: Getting It Right

August 16, 2016

Center associate scientist Jeanette Mumford contributes to larger conversations taking place in the field of fMRI research Learn More

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Neuroscientist Richie Davidson Says Dalai Lama Gave Him 'a Total Wake-Up Call' that Changed His Research Forever

August 16, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses his research and personal meditation practice with Dan Harris on his podcast "10% Happier" Learn More

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Can a Stint in the ‘Fever Machine’ Treat Depression?

July 26, 2016

Center faculty member Charles Raison explores hyperthermia as a possible alternative to traditional antidepressants Learn More

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Intensive Meditation Practices Linked to Slower Respiration Rate

July 21, 2016

How can long-term meditation practice - and especially intensive training - have a lasting impact on practitioners in their everyday lives? Learn More >

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How We Can Change Our Minds — Literally — To Make Kinder, More Accepting Societies

June 30, 2016

In response to recent tragedies, Center Founder Richard Davidson talks about how we can take action by training our brains to cultivate kindness... Learn More

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Scientists Test Ancient Body-Warming Method as Depression Treatment

June 8, 2016

BuzzFeed News provides an overview of Center faculty member Charles Raison's study on hyperthermia as a treatment for depression Learn More