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
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 >
Local Middle School Students Invited To Participate in Research Study Involving Video Games
September 30, 2013
Can we teach positive qualities of mind through video games? Learn More >
Grant Supports Investigations into Mechanisms of Meditation, Impacts on Health and Well-Being
September 25, 2013
A new grant will support initiatives to help determine whether meditation produces long-lasting changes in the brain Learn More >
Studies to Shed Light on How Early Experience Impacts Brain Development to Illuminate the Arc of Mental Illness
September 11, 2013
Researchers look at how early experience impacts the development and function of the human brain Learn More >
Study Shows Mindfulness Training can Help Reduce Teacher Stress and Burnout
August 28, 2013
Teachers who practice mindfulness may be better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout Learn More >
Meditation Expertise Changes Experience of Pain
November 15, 2012
Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by the Center Learn More >
Early Stress May Sensitize Girls’ Brains for Later Anxiety
November 11, 2012
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls Learn More >
Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Wonders of Science to Life for All Ages
September 17, 2012
Center scientists contribute to the Wisconsin Science Festival Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
October 27, 2010
The Center for Healthy Minds facility opens as the first research center in the world to house both a brain imaging lab and meditation space under... Learn More >
Dalai Lama Trust to Fund UW–Madison Research on Healthy Minds
September 8, 2010
The Center received a grant from the Dalai Lama’s personal trust to support research on healthy qualities of mind Learn More >
Depression Saps Endurance of the Brain’s Reward Circuitry
December 21, 2009
Are individuals with depression able to sustain activity in brain areas related to positive emotion? Learn More >
Can Meditation Sharpen Our Attention?
November 13, 2009
What does science say about our ability to train attention? Learn More >