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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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
Free the Mind – Contemplating Consciousness at Milwaukee Film Festival
December 12, 2015
A documentary chronicling one of the study's from the Center appears at the Milwaukee Film Festival Learn More
Real Talk, College Savings, Filmmaker, Science of Positive Emotions
December 12, 2015
Listen to a discussion with Richard Davidson, Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, on the science of savoring emotions Learn More
"Free the Mind" with the Benefits of Meditation
December 12, 2015
The Boston Globe reviews "Free the Mind," a film following the work of the Center and Richard Davidson Learn More
'Mindfulness' Meditation Alters Gene Expression, Study Suggests
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post shares more about a recent study conducted by the Center and collaborators Learn More
Meditation Changes Gene Expression, Study Shows
December 12, 2015
Medical News Today covers research from the Center suggesting that meditation alters gene expression Learn More
Brain Scientist Offers Tips on How, Why To Meditate
December 12, 2015
Wisconsin Public Radio shares the science of meditation and tips from the Center Learn More
Tech Companies Find Their Inner Zen
December 12, 2015
Computerworld covers how well-being research makes its way to the workplace Learn More
Can Video games Create Mindful Teens?
December 12, 2015
Isthmus newspaper explores research collaborations between the Center and video game experts Learn More
The Wellspring of Well-Being
December 12, 2015
Richard Davidson details the latest neuroscientific findings for well-being for International Innovation Learn More
Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2013
December 12, 2015
One of our Center's research papers is featured prominently in the Greater Good's well-being roundup Learn More
Richard Davidson: Advancing the State of Mindfulness
December 12, 2015
Rewire Me draws insights from Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
From the Midwest to Davos, Richard Davidson Is Starting Conversations On Mindfulness, Happiness, And The Power Of Giving
December 10, 2015
Richard Davidson comments on why CEOs are now embracing mindfulness at the World Economic Forum Learn More