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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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 >
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 >
Meeting of the Minds
August 18, 2016
Center faculty member John Dunne fosters cross-disciplinary connections that lead to revolutionary research Learn More >
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
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
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
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 >
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
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
Raising Body Temperature Relieves Depression Symptoms, Small Study Finds
May 20, 2016
A study led by Center faculty member Charles Raison suggests that raising body temperature to the point of a mild fever reduces depression symptoms... Learn More >
Mindfulness and Dodging the Second Arrow
May 17, 2016
Center faculty member John Dunne discusses how contemplative practices such as mindfulness can help prevent stressful thoughts from magnifying... Learn More
Clinical Depression Linked to Abnormal Emotional Brain Circuits
May 16, 2016
Center Founder Richard Davidson is senior author on a study examining differences in the neural circuits responsible for emotional regulation in... Learn More >