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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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 >
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WORT FM: Dr. Richard Davidson – The Science of Meditation
November 14, 2024
Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned expert in contemplative neuroscience and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, appeared on the... Learn More
Mindfulness: A mental health revolution or just a trend with Dr. Simon Goldberg: Part 1
November 14, 2024
In this podcast episode, Core Faculty Member Simon Goldberg dives into mindfulness, meditation, mental health and more — exploring the topics of... Learn More
Scientists Document Slowed Postmortem Decomposition Linked with Meditative State
November 12, 2024
A pioneering study into what occurs to the body after death is quietly unfolding in Tibetan monastic communities in India. A group of monastics,... Learn More >
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress | CNN
October 28, 2024
“We are in a generally heightened state of stress caused by events around the world,” said neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and... Learn More
Video: Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz: Understanding the Relationship Between Asthma and Dementia
October 9, 2024
Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz discusses her research on the link between asthma and dementia, specifically focusing on the impact of chronic, systemic... Learn More
In election year, climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority
October 2, 2024
Dekila Chungyalpa, founder and director of the Loka Initiative at the University of Wisconsin, has spent more than two decades creating... Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Celebrates 15th Anniversary at The World We Make 2024
September 14, 2024
The Center for Healthy Minds will celebrate 15 years at its free, public, annual event The World We Make 2024, on September 26, both in-person at... Learn More >
My Week at the Buzzy Meditation Retreat That Promises Bliss on Demand
August 19, 2024
The latest meditation start-up to come out of Silicon Valley is attempting to bring the benefits of jhanas, an ancient Buddhist practice, into the... Learn More
5 Podcast Episodes That'll Make You Want to Learn More From These Center for Healthy Minds Experts
July 30, 2024
Listen now! CHM Experts Discuss AI in Meditation and More in These 2024 Podcast Episodes Learn More >
UW–Madison Staff Recognition Award Winner is an ‘Unsung Hero’ at Center for Healthy Minds
July 18, 2024
Brendon Panke, operations and community resource coordinator at CHM, builds community at CHM. Learn More >
How to Meditate Without a Formal Routine
July 15, 2024
Want to start or continue meditating but can't find the time? Try an informal meditation practice! Our latest article for Psychology Today provides... Learn More
Advanced Meditation Alters Consciousness and Our Basic Sense of Self
July 15, 2024
An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness Learn More