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
Memory and Depression; Global Mental Health; Compassion Training
December 12, 2015
BBC Radio features Center for Healthy Minds research on compassion training Learn More
La Crosse Compassion Project
December 12, 2015
The Compassion Project launches in La Cross schools Learn More
Study: People Can Be Trained in Compassion
December 12, 2015
The Epoch Times shares new compassion research from Helen Weng and the Center Learn More
Economics of Happiness
December 12, 2015
Center Collaborator Richard Layard shares his expertise during a visit to the Center Learn More
In Conversation with the Dalai Lama
December 12, 2015
Lori DiPrete Brown shares insights from a Center for Healthy Minds panel with herself, other experts and the Dalai Lama Learn More
The Morality of Meditation
December 12, 2015
Commentary on how meditation can benefit others around you draws from compassion research conducted at the Center Learn More
Why Companies are Turning to Meditation and Yoga to Boost the Bottom Line
December 12, 2015
Center Leader Richard Davidson's work is featured in this glimpse into efforts to improve well-being in the workplace Learn More
Post-Traumatic Stress Documentary Showing in Appleton
December 12, 2015
"Free the Mind," a documentary focused on science being done at the Center, is showing in Appleton, Wisconsin Learn More
How You Can Train Your Mind To Do The Impossible
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post examines what's known about meditation and the science behind it Learn More
Researchers See Video Games as Testing, Learning Tools
December 12, 2015
Education Week covers research collaborations between the Center and video game experts at UW–Madison Learn More
Healthy You Radio Features Richard Davidson
December 12, 2015
Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson speaks about his new book, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," with Healthy You Radio Learn More
Healthy Habits of Mind Documentary
December 12, 2015
This documentary from Persona Film looks at what well-being skills such as mindfulness practices look like in schools and how researchers like... Learn More