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 >
News & Media
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 >
Center Partners with the School of Education to Improve Preservice Teacher Education and Reduce Teacher Burnout
December 17, 2015
The Center partners with the UW School of Ed to reduce teacher burnout Learn More >