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 >
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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
9 Ways to Stop Being Negative
December 14, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses emotional styles and shares tips on managing your emotions Learn More