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
Try Meditation to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson weighs in on meditation practices and well-being Learn More
The Meditating Brain with Richard Davidson
December 15, 2015
A podcast of Shrink Rap Radio's interview with Richard Davidson Learn More
The Science of Workplace Happiness
December 15, 2015
U.S. News and World Report features Center research on well-being at work Learn More
UW to Study Effects of Meditation, Yoga on Veterans' Stress
December 15, 2015
The Center will apply the tools of neuroscience in studies to determine what if any effect contemplative practices have on veterans with symptoms... Learn More
Scientist Inspired by Dalai Lama Studies Happiness
December 15, 2015
The Associated Press looks at Richard Davidson's research on the brain and emotions Learn More
Dalai Lama Warns of Being Distorted by Ignorance
December 15, 2015
The Dalai Lama participates in an hourlong dialogue with Richard Davidson on his eighth visit to Madison Learn More
Eric Frydenlund: Dalai Lama Brings Out the Child in Us
December 15, 2015
A look at the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison to celebrate the opening of the Center Learn More
The Power of Meditation
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson is a guest on The Diane Rehm Show based in Washington, DC. Learn More
Dalai Lama Gives $50,000 to UW ‘Healthy Minds’ Studies Program
December 15, 2015
The Dalai Lama gives grant to further Center research Learn More
Dalai Lama Donates to Center in Wisconsin
December 15, 2015
The New York Times looks at the work of the Center and the Dalai Lama's support of the research Learn More
Fully Experiencing the Present: A Practice for Everyone, Religious or Not
December 15, 2015
The Los Angeles Times discusses mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn and features research from the Center Learn More
Can Meditation Change Your Brain? Contemplative Neuroscientists Believe it Can
December 15, 2015
CNN features Center research on meditation and contemplative practice Learn More