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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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The Dalai Lama and Scientists Unite to Study Meditation

April 22, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson, Dalai Lama, scientists and researchers gather on UW–Madison campus to discuss collaboration, continued scientific... Learn More >

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Meditation Produces Positive Changes in the Brain

April 22, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson leads study that finds lasting changes in brain, immune system due to participation in short mindfulness meditation... Learn More >

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Study Shows Brain Activity Influences Immune Function

April 21, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson is the senior author of a study exploring possible direct link between increased activity in the brain region... Learn More >

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Brain’s ‘Fear Center’ May Underlie Autistic Behaviors

April 18, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson is the senior author of paper on the link between the size of the amygdala and social deficits associated with autism Learn More >

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From Infants to Buddhist Monks, UW Research Center Studies Science Behind Mental Well-Being

April 7, 2016

UW–Madison student newspaper The Badger Herald talks with the Center for Healthy Minds about their Baby Brain and Behavior project Learn More

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Conversations on Wisdom: Richard J. Davidson

April 7, 2016

Richard Davidson discusses his journey into studying the science behind mindfulness and the research that has resulted Learn More

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Dalai Lama, Experts Look to Future of Global Well-Being

April 6, 2016

UW–Madison student newspaper covers His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 10th visit to Madison Learn More

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MPD Officers Could be in Mindfulness Study

April 6, 2016

The Madison Police Department explores the possibility for a mindfulness study and long-term partnership with the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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Mindfulness in the Classroom

April 5, 2016

The MomsEveryday Show explores the Center's research partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District Learn More

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During 10th Visit to Madison, Dalai Lama Will Offer Teaching, Appear on Panel

March 24, 2016

Coverage of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison and the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More

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14th Dalai Lama to visit Madison for live-streamed event on global well-being

March 8, 2016

The Center for Healthy Minds hosts His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a panel of experts at The World We Make on March 9, 2016 at the Overture Center... Learn More >

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Can Meditation Gadgets Help You Reduce Your Stress—and Find Happiness?

January 26, 2016

Richard Davidson weighs in on the use of EEG biofeedback in meditation training Learn More