Starting with problems faced by psychiatric patients, Dr. Akira Sawa and colleagues conduct research in the lab that seeks to bring solutions back to the clinic—a process known as “reverse translation.”

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. It can foster community, amplify voices, and provide support — but it also poses risks to mental health.

Each year, millions of people experience mental health challenges, yet stigma often prevents open and supportive conversations. If someone you care about is struggling, reaching out with empathy can make a real difference – but knowing how to start the conversation can feel daunting.  

Every stage of life presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. But sometimes, the pressures of daily life—whether related to finances, family, employment, health, or world events—can feel overwhelming.

Aging is a natural part of life, yet we live in a world that often glorifies youth. From social media to advertising, the focus on looking and feeling young can make aging feel like a challenge rather than a privilege. However, growing older doesn’t have to mean fading into the background.

For millions of Americans, life feels like a delicate balancing act—caring for children while simultaneously tending to aging parents.

Dr. Scott Russo and colleagues are demonstrating how stress can cause pro-inflammatory immune cells that are manufactured outside the brain—in the body’s “periphery”—to invade the brain and adversely impact behavior

In April, BBRF announced the award of Distinguished Investigator grants valued at $1 million to 10 senior-level scientists who are conducting innovative projects in neurobiological and behavioral research.

We asked 13 leaders in psychiatry and mental health, all of them members of the BBRF Scientific Council, to reflect on the life and contributions of Dr. Herbert Pardes, the Council’s founding president.