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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The Happiness Quest
December 10, 2015
Discussing broader mental health topics, Korn Ferry Institute features studies conducted at the Center Learn More
UW-Madison Research Suggests Yoga Breathing Technique Could Help Treat PTSD
December 10, 2015
Wisconsin Public Radio shares early findings from a Center study on PTSD Learn More
Show Featuring Richard Davidson
December 10, 2015
Radio show discusses the science of well-being with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Calming Influences: Area Conference Aims to Create More Mindful Leaders
December 10, 2015
In Business profiles the Center's event on well-being and mindful leadership Learn More
Our Digital Device Addiction is Causing A 'National Attention Deficit'
December 10, 2015
Richard Davidson and Huffington Post Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington examine how to improve well-being Learn More
Want to Train Your Brain To Feel More Compassion? Here's How
December 10, 2015
Center Collaborator Helen Weng shares her discoveries on the science of compassion with Fast Company Learn More
Research: The Key Ingredient to Genuine Happiness
December 10, 2015
Author Dan Goleman includes the Center's science in exploring what makes us happy Learn More
How Mindfulness Changes the Brain
December 10, 2015
Mindful Magazine draws from Center Founder Richard Davidson's work on the neuroscience of meditation Learn More
It’s Time to Demystify Meditation
December 10, 2015
The Center's work plays a role in a larger conversation about meditation Learn More
This Professor Says Learning To Be Happy Is 'No Different Than Learning The Violin'
December 10, 2015
Richard Davidson shares why well-being is a skill that can be learned at the World Economic Forum Learn More
A Wisconsin Preschool Tried a "Kindness Curriculum"
December 10, 2015
New York Magazine reports on the Center's first study examining the effects of its Kindness Curriculum Learn More
'One Size Will Not Fit All:' Q&A with Richard Davidson
December 10, 2015
Expanded Schools and Center Founder Richard Davidson talk about the latest in social emotional learning Learn More