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
Mindfulness Meditation May Provide Relief From Chronic Inflammation
November 24, 2015
A Center study suggests mindfulness meditation may provide relief from chronic inflammation Learn More >
The Surprising Benefits of a Quiet Ego
October 20, 2015
The Quiet Revolution shares research on well-being from Center Scientist Pelin Kesebir Learn More
Feel-Good Science: Why Some People Savor Positive Emotions Longer
October 16, 2015
U.S News and World Report features research on the science of savoring from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Keeping Up That Positive Feeling
July 23, 2015
New research on the relationship between savoring positive emotions and overall well-being Learn More >
The Growing Mind
July 23, 2015
Lying, fighting with others and acting disobediently are behaviors sometimes seen in preschool classrooms, but what sets the brains of children who... Learn More >
Center Photo Contest Winners
July 14, 2015
See how well-being inspires these photos from the Center's photography contest Learn More >
To Practice Mindfulness, Start by Counting Your Breaths
October 15, 2014
Research suggests breath counting may be one route to improving attention and well-being Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds and Madison Schools Team Up to Train Mindfulness Muscles
July 1, 2014
The Center received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District, to study... Learn More >
Early Life Stress can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain
June 27, 2014
Scientists at the Center are exploring how stressors like poverty, neglect and physical abuse experienced in early life may alter critical areas of... Learn More >
New Study Reveals Critical Role of Conscious Awareness in Regulating Emotional Responses
December 6, 2013
Can cues in our environment we're unaware of shape our behavior and emotions toward others? Learn More >
Study Reveals Gene Expression Changes with Meditation
December 4, 2013
New research suggests mindfulness meditation may alter how genes are expressed in the body Learn More >
Having a Purpose in Life May Be Protective Against Exposure to Life’s Unpleasantness
November 15, 2013
Finding meaning from life’s experiences may play a role in our ability to regulate our emotions, research suggests Learn More >