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Putting Digital Technologies to Work in Improving Mental Health

Various mobile technologies and apps are making possible enhanced diagnosis and treatment of several brain and behavior disorders.

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Restoring Dysfunctional Brain Circuits in Depression

Dr. Conor Liston explains how antidepressant treatments, including ketamine, increase neural connections and modify functional connectivity in the brain, insights that may help predict and improve outcomes.

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2025 Leading Research Achievements

We are pleased to present you with the 2025 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF Grantees, Prize Winners & Scientific Council Members.

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A Kinder Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions

As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Eat better. Exercise more. Save money. Lose weight.

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Finding Connection and Calm During the Holidays

The holiday season brings gatherings, traditions, and celebration — but it can also amplify feelings of stress and loneliness. For many, the season can stir up painful memories, financial pressures, or reminders of loss.

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2024 Leading Research Achievements

We are pleased to present you with the 2024 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF Grantees, Prize Winners & Scientific Council Members.

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De-Stressing the Holiday Season: 12 Tips for Happier Holidays

During the holiday season, people often find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed by a dizzying array of seasonal demands, including parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining. The holidays may also highlight family issues, conflicts, political differences, and loneliness.

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ADVICE ON MENTAL HEALTH: Helping Children and Adolescents With Emotional Problems

Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, BBRF’s CEO and President, talks with Dr. Daniel Pine of the NIMH.

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ECT, MST, and Other Neuromodulation Therapies to Relieve Severe Psychiatric Illness

Dr. Sarah Lisanby has been deeply involved in developing and improving the safety of life-saving neuromodulatory treatments including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for severe psychiatric illness.

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2023 Leading Research Achievements

We are pleased to present you with the 2023 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF Grantees, Prize Winners & Scientific Council Members.

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