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
Can You Change How Your Brain Handles Emotions?
December 14, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses emotional styles with the Boston Globe Learn More
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
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
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
Happier People Deal Better with Hardships
December 14, 2015
Richard Davidson, and other leading researchers, share their perspectives on resilience Learn More
Richard Davidson on the Emotional Brain
December 14, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses decoding our emotional states Learn More
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
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
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
Thinking Your Way to a Better Life
December 14, 2015
The Chicago Tribune features Richard Davidson's research on emotional styles Learn More
The Emotional Life of the Brain
December 14, 2015
Forbes features Richard Davidson's book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
Training the Emotional Brain
December 14, 2015
An interview with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More