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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

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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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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 >

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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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Huffington Post Web

9 Ways to Stop Being Negative

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson discusses emotional styles and shares tips on managing your emotions Learn More

Boston Globe Web

Can You Change How Your Brain Handles Emotions?

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson discusses emotional styles with the Boston Globe Learn More

Diane Rehm Show Web

Richard Davidson, Sharon Begley: “The Emotional Life of Your Brain”

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley explain how your brain chemistry affects the way you think, feel and live – and whether you can change your... Learn More

New Scientist Web

A DIY Guide to Improving Your Brain

December 14, 2015

New Scientist features Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More

Abcnews Web

Daydream Believers: Scientists Ask Why Our Minds Wander

December 14, 2015

ABC News features research from the Center on mind wandering and working memory Learn More

Usnews Web

Happier People Deal Better with Hardships

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson, and other leading researchers, share their perspectives on resilience Learn More

To Best Knowledge Web

Richard Davidson on the Emotional Brain

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson discusses decoding our emotional states Learn More

Medical News Today Web

The Benefits of Multiple Practices in Changing Brains for the Better

December 14, 2015

Medical News Today features a recent review, co-written by Richard Davidson, that highlights ways the brain can be changed through practice Learn More

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Web

Neuroscientist Offers Tips to Train Your Brain

December 14, 2015

Richard Davidson discusses his book and offers tips to train your brain with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Learn More

Huffington Post Web

The Emotional Life of Your Brain

December 14, 2015

Peter Clothier, author and blogger of The Buddha Diaries, reviews The Emotional Life of Your Brain on the Huffington Post Learn More

Chicago Tribune Web

Thinking Your Way to a Better Life

December 14, 2015

The Chicago Tribune features Richard Davidson's research on emotional styles Learn More

Forbes Web

The Emotional Life of the Brain

December 14, 2015

Forbes features Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More