Our Past Events & Programs

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May 14, 2013	Meet the Scientist: "OCD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Treatments and How to Cope"	Online Webinar	In May, Dr. Blair Simpson, Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute presented on obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety and offered helpful information for patients and caregivers.
Apr. 30, 2013	"Discovery to Recovery: A Path to Healthy Minds" Mental Health Conference	Los Angeles, CA	Experts addressing the latest advances in research, treatment and care and a discussion on translating research into practice for the 77 million diagnosed with a mental illness. Key Note presentation by Elyn Saks, J.D., Ph.D.
Apr. 16, 2013	Meet the Scientist: "Bipolar Disorder: Harnessing Brain Plasticity for Improved Overall Outcomes"	Online Webinar	In April, Dr. Husseini Manji of Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development presented the latest findings in bipolar disorder research.
Mar. 12, 2013	Meet the Scientist: "Research Discoveries in Schizophrenia"	Online Webinar	In March, Dr. Daniel Weinberger, CEO of the Lieber Instititue for Brain Development presented the latest schizophrenia research findings.
Feb. 12, 2013	Meet The Scientist: "Depression in Families"	Online - Webinar	In February, we heard from Myrna Weissman, Ph.D. of Columbia University who presented "Depression in Families."
Oct. 26, 2012	Annual National Awards Dinner	New York, NY	The 2012 Outstanding Achievement Prizes and the Productive Lives Award will be presented at this year's 25th Anniversary Dinner. View a highlights video from this event.
Oct. 26, 2012	24th Annual Mental Health Research Symposium	New York, NY	The 2012 Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners and select Young Investigators will present updates on leading research discoveries across brain and behavior disorders. Q&A to follow. Click for transcripts and photos.
Oct. 25, 2012	2012 Scientific Dinner	New York, NY	By Invite Only - Private dinner celebrating 25 years of empowering research and honoring the 2012 Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners, along with several distinguished NARSAD Young Investigator Grantees, to be held on the eve of our 24th annual New York Mental Health Research Symposium.
Sep. 25, 2012	Meet the Scientist: A Virtual Discussion Webinar New Ways to Stimulate the Brain for Depression	Online	Scientific Council Member, Mark S. George, M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. He'll be discussing New Ways to Stimulate the Brain for Depression. Watch the Webinar.
Sep. 14, 2012	2012 Women's Mental Health Conference: The Art and Science of Caring	New York, NY	A national conference that addresses the link between women and mental health issues and the treatment and care of their families: from spouses to children and from parents to extended family members. This Conference is designed to ensure that women can get up to date and accurate information – in a supportive and empowering environment – about their mental well-being. Click for photos, video, and transcripts.
Jul. 27, 2012	Klerman-Freedman Awards Dinner	New York, NY	The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Board of Directors and the Scientific Council will honor this year's Young Investigators for excellence and innovation in basic and clinical research.
May 17, 2012	Meet the Scientist: A Virtual Discussion Webinar Suicide Risk Factors and Managing Suicide Risk	Online	Meet the Scientist, The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation signature webinar series returns for 2012! Kicking the year off is Scientific Council Member, Jan A. Fawcett, M.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He'll be discussing Suicide Risk Factors and Managing Suicice Risk. Watch the Webinar.
May 3, 2012	Meet and Greet Reception: Early Risk Factors for Brain and Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents	Uniondale, NY	Join us for a discussion led by Scientific Council Member, BJ Casey, Ph.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College. Light refreshments will be served at the event which will be taking place at the Long Island Marriott Hotel. Registration required.
Apr. 24, 2012	The Next Frontier in Mental Health: From Research to Patients	Toronto, Canada	Symposium featuring NARSAD Investigator Grantees from around the world will gather to advance our understanding of a range of mental illnesses in light of recent discoveries. This year's event will move the discussion further along to treatment, and will look at examples of programs that address first episode and early detection, with a particular focus on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. There will also be a section on children and youth mental health. Save the Date
Feb. 9, 2012	The Teenage Mind: What Every Parent Needs To Know	Newport Coast, CA	Foundation-funded NARSAD Grantees discuss their work on the "teenage mind" as they explore issues as diverse as depression, sleep, mood and substance abuse.
Oct. 26, 2011	23rd Annual Mental Health Research Symposium	New York, NY	Featuring presentations by the 2011 Foundation Outstanding Achievement Prize Winners and several NARSAD Young Investigator Grantees
Oct. 26, 2011	National Awards Dinner	New York, NY	National Awards Gala: Awarding 2011 Outstanding Achievement Prizes and the Productive Lives Award
Oct. 5, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: Rapid-Acting Antidepressant Strategies	Online	Featuring William E. Bunney, M.D. of the University of California, Irvine. Watch the Webinar.
Sep. 14, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: Lessons Learned from Experimental Psychopharmacology	Online	Featuring John H. Krystal, M.D. of Yale University. Watch the Webinar.
Jul. 13, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: Development and Pharmacological Treatment of Schizophrenia	Online	Featuring Joseph T. Coyle, M.D. of Harvard University. Watch the Webinar.
Jun. 22, 2011	New Approaches to Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder	Cold Spring Harbor, NY	Hear about the next frontier in neuroscience research from Scientific Council members Dr. Manji and Dr. Henn
Jun. 21, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: Treatments for Schizophrenia: Current Limitations and Future Strategies	Online	Featuring Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D. of Columbia University. Watch the Webinar.
May 26, 2011	Frontiers in Mental Health	Toronta, Canada	Co-sponsored by the Graham Boeckh, Gairdner and Brain & Behavior Research Foundations with presentations by NARSAD Investigator Grantees and Scientific Council members.
May 23, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: How do Genes Cause Mental Illness?	Online	Featuring Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D. of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Watch the Webinar.
Mar. 23, 2011	Meet The Scientist Webinar: The Brain at Work in Schizophrenia	Online	Featuring Neil D. Woodward Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Watch the Webinar.
Oct. 29, 2010	22nd Annual Mental Health Research Symposium	New York, NY	Featuring presentations by the 2010 Foundation Outstanding Achievement Prize Winners and several NARSAD Young Investigator Grantees
Oct. 29, 2010	National Awards Dinner	New York, NY	National Awards Gala: Awarding 2010 Outstanding Achievement Prizes and the Productive Lives Awards
Spring, 2010	Healthy Minds Across America 2010	USA & Canada	Series of public education forums taking place at over 40 institutions and universities highlighting the breakthroughs in mental health research. Read transcripts and see complete schedule of events.
Mar. 6, 2010	7th Annual Palm Beach Mental Health Research Symposium	West Palm Beach, FL	Free symposium moderated by Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman of Columbia University. Featuring four of the world's leading experts on the causes and new paths to treatments for severe mental illness.


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