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
ADHD Research Collaboration Begins
December 15, 2015
Center Researchers will test and develop a program that provides a drug-free alternative for treating ADHD and high functioning autism in children Learn More
Investigating Healthy Minds: Preschool Study Seeks to Teach Kindness
December 15, 2015
The Center's preschool study is attempting to determine whether children can be taught, in a statistically significant way, to be kinder Learn More
The Secular Buddhist Podcast
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses the use of science in validating the effects of meditation Learn More
Meditation as Therapy for War Veterans
December 15, 2015
Emma Seppala, research scientist and honorary fellow at the Center, discusses trauma relief in veterans Learn More
Madison Magazine's Live Web Chat with Professor Richard Davidson
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson shares insights about meditation and emotions with Madison Magazine Learn More
Tired of Feeling Bad? The New Science of Feelings Can Help
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses the neurobiology of emotion Learn More
Mainstreaming Mindfulness
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson's "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" is one of three books featured in this review about the movement to bring contemplative... Learn More
Neuroscientist Touts Benefits of Meditation for Kids
December 14, 2015
The Vancouver Sun features research from Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
The Scientific Argument for Being Emotional
December 14, 2015
Salon features Richard Davidson's research on emotion Learn More
The Emotional Life of Your Brain: One Brain Does Not Fit All
December 14, 2015
SharpBrains features Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
Healthy Reader
December 14, 2015
The Wall Street Journal review Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
A Model for Our Emotions: Book Explores Six Dimensions of Style
December 14, 2015
A Q&A with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More