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
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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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
Mindfulness in the Classroom
April 5, 2016
The MomsEveryday Show explores the Center's research partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District Learn More
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
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 >
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
What to Do When Worry Dominates Your Attention
January 26, 2016
In a conversation with Daniel Goleman, Richard Davidson discusses about the role of attention training in optimal brain functions Learn More
UW–Madison Collaboration Promotes Well-Being in the Workplace
January 19, 2016
The Center for Healthy Minds partners with Wisconsin School of Business to bring their Cultivating Well-Being curriculum to the workplace Learn More >