The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes six early-career scientists for their outstanding contributions to mental health research, including Dr. Joline Fan's work on brain circuitry and personalized neuromodulation therapies, and Dr. Nili Solomonov's development of scalable neuroscience-informed psychotherapies for depression.
Researchers at UCLA have identified a group of neurons in the midbrain that control food-seeking behavior, with implications for understanding binge eating and anorexia. Experimental activation of these neurons leads mice to ingest caloric foods even when not hungry, while suppressing them reduces feeding in hungry mice.
Researchers investigate how positive emotions can be a source of dysfunction in particular contexts, particularly when not managed. The study aims to understand and develop treatments for positive mood disturbance in people with and without mood disorders.
Researchers are using preclinical mouse models and patient studies to identify cellular and circuit-level mechanisms driving mood-state transitions. The goal is to develop new treatments by rescuing dysfunctional brain circuits in depression.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $1 million to 10 senior scientists conducting innovative research in neurobiological and behavioral science. The grants will support studies focused on critical mental health challenges such as depression, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Researchers are developing brain-based interventions to treat co-occurring disorders, including rTMS and deep brain stimulation for addiction. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awards grants to fund research on mental illness treatments.
Researchers are using functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to identify early signs of ADHD in infants and toddlers with a familial risk. Dr. Heather M. Joseph will discuss her findings on a upcoming webinar, highlighting the potential for early interventions to reduce symptoms and associated impairments.
A free webinar explores the relationship between sleep and borderline personality disorder, featuring preliminary results from a clinical trial on the effects of a single-session sleep intervention. The study suggests that optimized sleep habits could be a crucial factor in preventing BPD symptoms.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation invites educators to explore a public-health approach for strengthening mental health in schools. This approach emphasizes the importance of incorporating universal screening and school-based mental health initiatives in the classroom.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting its 2025 International Mental Health Research Symposium, featuring leading scientists presenting their latest research on ADHD, schizophrenia, and more. The event is free and open to the public, with in-person and virtual registration options available.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes five leading psychiatric researchers for their groundbreaking work on mental illness. The award winners will present their cutting-edge research at the BBRF International Mental Health Research Symposium in October 2025.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation hosts a free, public event featuring research presentations on various mental health topics. Attend in-person or virtually and register now to attend the symposium.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded 165 Young Investigator Grants worth $11.4 million to support early-career scientists in mental health research. The grants will focus on depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and other brain and behavior disorders.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation will host a free webinar on October 14, 2025, examining the biological factors that contribute to suicide risk and what can be done to strengthen prevention efforts. Featured speaker Steven Lamontagne, Ph.D., will discuss preliminary effects of ketamine treatment on outcomes.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting a free public event featuring leading researchers presenting their latest findings on ADHD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The symposium will take place on October 24 at the Kaufman Music Center in Manhattan, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest advanceme...
Preliminary findings suggest that neuroimaging and mobile sensing can identify neural and behavioral markers of bipolar disorder and mood recurrence. Dr. Danella Hafeman's research uses fMRI and mobile sensing to detect early indicators of depressive and manic symptoms.
Recent scientific advances aim to enhance the efficacy of psychosocial treatments for mood and psychotic disorders, according to Dr. Marc J. Weintraub's upcoming webinar. Innovative approaches discussed include a mobile app adjunct therapy for adolescents at risk and psilocybin integration for adults with major depression.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes Joseph J. Taylor, Ash, and Harnett as recipients of the 2025 Klerman and Freedman Prizes for their outstanding work in mental illness research. Long Li receives the Freedman Prize for his basic research contributions to understanding depression and PTSD.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation invites a free webinar on transforming OCD treatment outcomes. Dr. Helen Blair Simpson will discuss the most effective first-line treatments and neuroimaging research seeking to uncover brain mechanisms underlying OCD.
A recent study found that cannabis use during pregnancy can alter DNA methylation in placental tissue, which may impact child behavioral outcomes. The research, conducted by Dr. Emma C. Johnson, suggests a potential link between prenatal cannabis exposure and gene regulation in the developing fetus.
Research suggests that people tend to consume more food during stressful events, linked to adverse metabolic outcomes. A recent webinar explores the limitations of traditional self-report scales and introduces objective measures of eating behavior.
A new potential treatment for chronic PTSD combines ketamine with written exposure therapy, according to research by Dr. Adriana Feder. The pilot trial found promising results in reducing symptoms of PTSD.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) has awarded $1 million in Distinguished Investigator Grants to 10 senior scientists conducting groundbreaking research on mental health. The grants will support projects exploring critical areas such as opioid use disorder, depression in pregnant women, and the effects of psychedelics on ...
Researchers discuss innovative ways to address social isolation and loneliness in psychiatric illness through pharmacologic compounds. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation invites the public to a free webinar on March 11, 2025, featuring Dr. Anya Bershad's latest findings.
A lack of access to early autism diagnosis is causing concern worldwide. New solutions and initiatives are being developed to address this issue, including online diagnostic tools and expanded training for healthcare professionals.
A free webinar by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation presents advancements in neurobiology of fight-or-flight responding and its targeting using noninvasive brain stimulation technologies. The discussion focuses on transcranial magnetic stimulation and focused ultrasound for developing new treatments.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces its leading research achievements in 2024, including studies on suicide, childhood anxiety, depression, and other brain and behavior illnesses. New treatments and therapies for conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction are also being developed.
A free webinar will explore the genetic and biological mechanisms that predispose to early-onset psychotic illnesses. Dr. Catherine Astrid Brownstein will discuss her research on using real-world data for genetic discovery in partnership with Inspire.com.
Dr. Stephen Hinshaw discusses ADHD symptoms, differences in presentation between boys and girls, and provides advice for caregivers and educators to support young people with ADHD. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation offers a free webinar on December 4, 2024, to provide a deeper understanding of this disorder.
The webinar discusses how early experiences impact children's mental and physical health, leading to intergenerational transmission of adversity. Dr. Callaghan presents data on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, highlighting the role of the gastrointestinal microbiome in emotional wellbeing.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded over $13.8 million in Young Investigator Grants to 200 promising young scientists studying various psychiatric disorders, including addiction and depression. The grants support innovative ideas for groundbreaking neurobiological research.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $1.7 million grants to 17 scientists conducting innovative projects in neurobiological and behavioral research. The grants support studies on depression, PTSD, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis, using new methodologies and approaches.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded over $13.6 million in Young Investigator Grants to 196 promising young scientists, supporting innovative research into psychiatric disorders affecting one in five people. The grants aim to identify causes, improve treatments and develop prevention strategies for conditions like addic...
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded nine outstanding scientists for their work in schizophrenia, mood disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience. John M. Davis and Deanna L. Kelly were recognized for their innovative research on schizophrenia treatment and prevention.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes six young researchers for their outstanding work in brain and behavior research, including Jennifer Felger and Ilana Witten. The awards support innovative ideas in neurobiological and psychosocial research to unlock mysteries of mental illness.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded $1.5 million NARSAD Distinguished Investigator grants to 15 scientists exploring innovative approaches to understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation honored nine scientists with its 2016 Outstanding Achievement Prizes for their work in schizophrenia, mood disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience. The award recognizes groundbreaking research that aims to improve the lives of people with mental illness.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $13.7 million in NARSAD Young Investigator Grants to support groundbreaking neurobiological research on psychiatric disorders affecting one in five people. The grants aim to improve treatments and develop prevention strategies for mental illnesses.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded six young scientists the Klerman & Freedman Prizes for their innovative clinical and basic research. The prizes recognize outstanding talent in neuropsychiatry and aim to advance understanding of mental illness, develop new diagnostic tools, and create effective treatments.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $3.9 million in NARSAD grants to 40 mid-career scientists from 30 institutions worldwide to support basic research, new technologies, and next-generation therapies for schizophrenia, major affective disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded $1.5 million Distinguished Investigator Grants to 15 scientists conducting innovative projects in neurobiological and behavioral research. The grants aim to understand and treat psychiatric disorders affecting one in four people.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation honors Drs. Beatrix and David Hamburg with the Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to mental health research and advocacy. The $300,000 annual prize focuses on expanding mental health services globally.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation honored nine scientists for their work in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and cognitive neuroscience. The awards recognize the transformative power of neuroscience to improve mental health.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $13.3 million in NARSAD Young Investigator Grants to 191 promising young scientists working on groundbreaking neurobiological research to identify causes, improve treatments and develop prevention strategies for psychiatric disorders affecting one in four people.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has named six young scientists as winners of the Klerman-Freedman Prizes, recognizing their outstanding work in neurobiological and psychosocial research. The prizes were awarded to Alan Anticevic for his study on cognitive function in schizophrenia and Michael M. Halassa for his work on sensory...
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation has awarded $3.9 million in NARSAD grants to 40 independent investigators from around the world. These grants support basic research, new technologies, and next-generation therapies for schizophrenia, major affective disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants to 15 scientists conducting innovative projects in neurobiological and behavioral research. The grants are valued at $1.5 million and aim to understand and treat psychiatric disorders affecting one in four people.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation honored Herbert Pardes with its inaugural Humanitarian Prize for his significant contributions to the field of mental health. The prize recognizes Dr. Pardes' tireless work in education, prevention, treatment, and advocacy, as well as his championing of empathic healthcare.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognized eight scientists with Outstanding Achievement Prizes for their work on psychiatric disorders, affecting one in four people. Recipients include Drs. David Braff and Patrick Sullivan, who pioneered schizophrenia and mood disorder research.
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded 200 NARSAD Young Investigator Grants to promising young scientists, valued at over $12.7 million, to conduct groundbreaking neurobiological research on psychiatric disorders affecting one in four people.