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
NEWS & MEDIA
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 >
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Brain Ponderings Podcast - 'Richard Davidson: The Science of Mindfulness and Meditation and the Four Pillars of Human Flourishing'
July 8, 2024
Anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, depression and loneliness have increased dramatically recently as a result, at least in part, of information... Learn More
CHM Graduate Researcher Zishan Jiwani Receives Grant from Mind & Life Institute
July 8, 2024
The Valera grant is related to adherence in naturalistic use of digital meditation-based interventions. Learn More
Podcast: The Secret to Mental Toughness with Chad McGehee
July 8, 2024
Tune in to hear from Chad McGehee, Director of Meditation Training at UW-Madison Athletics and CHM affiliate, on this latest podcast feature! In... Learn More
General Surgery Resident Receives Grant to Adapt Mindfulness Intervention for Healthcare Providers
July 8, 2024
Burnout among healthcare workers is a problem that general surgery resident Sydney Tan, MD aims to address – and with a recent grant from the UW... Learn More
The Loka Initiative at UW–Madison Launches Groundbreaking ‘Psychology of Deep Resilience’ Online Course
June 11, 2024
The effects of environmental degradation and climate change are dire, and many of us feel uncertain what to do about it. A new, free 4-course... Learn More >
Video: Nurturing emotional resilience in the era of climate change
May 20, 2024
Dekila Chungyalpa, founder of the Loka Initiative, and Christine Wilson, PhD, with the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of... Learn More
Mind & Life Podcast: Between Life and Death ft. Tawni Tidwell
May 16, 2024
In this episode, Wendy speaks with biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor Tawni Tidwell. Tawni’s research focuses on living—and... Learn More
Madison Children’s Museum: Madison to host InterActivity 2024, Flourish!, the largest international conference of children’s museums
May 8, 2024
Richard J. Davidson to speak at InterActivity 2024, Flourish!, the international conference of the Association of Children’s Museums. InterActivity... Learn More
Bringing compassion and science together
May 8, 2024
The first ‘Science & The Flavour of Aarhus’ event at AIAS with world-renowned neuroscientist, Professor Richard J. Davidson opened our senses to... Learn More
Colloquy Podcast at Harvard University: 'Meditation Changes Your Brain, Here's How,' Featuring Richard Davidson
May 3, 2024
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson, PhD '76, the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of... Learn More
Brainstorm Podcast Episode ft. Richard Davidson (Denmark)
May 1, 2024
While visiting Denmark to talk about well-being as a skill, CHM Director and Founder Richard Davidson stops by the Brainstorm podcast. Learn More
‘Mindful Eco-Wellness’ Could Improve Your Health and Help the Planet, New Study Finds
April 17, 2024
Just in time for Earth Day, UW researchers see initial positive results from a program that combines mindfulness, health, well-being and... Learn More >