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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Richard Davidson Uncut
December 14, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson shares how his scientific work has shaped his own life Learn More
Game Builds Student Empathy
December 14, 2015
The Center and the School of Education are developing games to cultivate attention, empathy, kindness and pro-social behavior Learn More
Yoga, Deep Breathing Used to Address Soldiers' Post-Traumatic Stress
December 14, 2015
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel looks at the Center's work with veterans Learn More
Episode 67 – Dr. Richard Davidson
December 14, 2015
Smart People Podcast talks with Center Founder Richard Davidson about his book "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" Learn More
La vida emocional del cerebro
December 14, 2015
En una entrevista con el Dr.Richard Davidson, conversamos acerca del primer enfoque neurocientifíco que se ocupa la afectividad, de los variados... Learn More
Dr. Richard Davidson - The Emotional Life of Your Brain
December 14, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson speaks about his new book, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," with WAMC Learn More
The Hour of the Stranger
December 14, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses what experiences promote mental and emotional growth during adolescence Learn More
Can Sleep Make You Smarter?
December 14, 2015
Correspondent Miles O'Brien talks to scientists on the cutting edge of research, including Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Marines Expanding Use of Meditation Training
December 14, 2015
Mind Fitness Training found to help troops improve mental performance under stress of war Learn More
Investigating Healthy Minds
December 14, 2015
On Being interviews Center Founder Richard Davidson discussing how mental training and neuroscience are being used to study mental health disorders Learn More
Into 'the Science of Thriving'
December 14, 2015
The Philadelphia Inquirer taps into well-being research and speaks with Center Founder Richard Davidson on how to train our brains to be more... Learn More
Re-Wiring Your Brain for Happiness: Research Shows How Meditation Can Physically Change the Brain
December 14, 2015
ABC News and Dan Harris dive into the science of meditation and why people around the country are beginning to try it Learn More