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Pediatric PTSD: Neurobiology and Treatment - A Free Webinar from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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New York, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Pediatric PTSD: Neurobiology and Treatment” on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Pediatric PTSD: Neurobiology and Treatment” on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET.
  • The presenter will be Ryan J. Herringa, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • The webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and host of the public television series Healthy Minds.
  • He will review current treatment modalities for pediatric PTSD, followed by consideration of how neuroscience-based findings may enhance both the detection and treatment of PTSD in youth in the future.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards $10.2 Million in Young Investigator Grants to 150 Mental Health Scientists

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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A third grantee will study the application of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) in such illnesses as PTSD, anxiety, and OCD.

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  • A third grantee will study the application of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) in such illnesses as PTSD, anxiety, and OCD.
  • “BBRF Young Investigators represent a new generation of researchers who are pioneering breakthroughs in mental health research.
  • They are at the cutting edge of progress in brain and psychiatric research,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D, President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
  • “BBRF Young Investigator grants have led to groundbreaking research that has improved the lives of people living with mental illness,” said Herbert Pardes, M.D., President of the BBRF Scientific Council.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to Host 2023 International Mental Health Research Symposium

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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New York, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation will host their 2023 International Mental Health Research Symposium on Friday, October 27, 9:30am to 12:30pm ET, both in-person and virtual, at the Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam), New York, NY.

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  • New York, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation will host their 2023 International Mental Health Research Symposium on Friday, October 27, 9:30am to 12:30pm ET, both in-person and virtual, at the Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam), New York, NY.
  • Please join us to hear the 2023 BBRF Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners present their cutting-edge research on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, pediatric mood and anxiety disorders, and cognitive neuroscience.
  • Does Obesity Metastasize to the Brain: Implications for Clinical Care and Identifying the Causes and Cures for Persons Living with Bipolar Disorder
    The Long Shadow of Childhood Adversity: Implications for Children’s Brain and Behavioral Development
    Also speaking will be Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., representing Special Olympics International, winner of the 2023 BBRF Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health .
  • He’ll discuss mental health and intellectual disabilities.

UPDATE: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes to Five Leading Psychiatric Researchers

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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New York, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation , the world’s largest private funder of mental health research grants, today announced it is awarding the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes in Mental Health to five scientists for their exceptional work in advancing psychiatric research.

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  • New York, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation , the world’s largest private funder of mental health research grants, today announced it is awarding the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes in Mental Health to five scientists for their exceptional work in advancing psychiatric research.
  • The prizewinners will be the featured speakers at the BBRF International Mental Health Research Symposium on October 27, 2023, in New York City, and will receive their awards later that evening at the BBRF International Awards Dinner .
  • “We applaud the Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners for their extraordinary contributions to advancing the development of new treatments, cures, and methods of prevention for mental illness,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
  • “Because of the groundbreaking work of the Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners, we are making great progress in our understanding of the brain and how to treat and potentially cure psychiatric illnesses,” said Herbert Pardes., M.D., President of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation’s Scientific Council.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes to Five Leading Psychiatric Researchers

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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New York, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation , the world’s largest private funder of mental health research grants, today announced it is awarding the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes in Mental Health to five scientists for their exceptional work in advancing psychiatric research.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation , the world’s largest private funder of mental health research grants, today announced it is awarding the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Prizes in Mental Health to five scientists for their exceptional work in advancing psychiatric research.
  • The prizewinners will be the featured speakers at the BBRF International Mental Health Research Symposium on October 27, 2023, in New York City, and will receive their awards later that evening at the BBRF International Awards Dinner .
  • “We applaud the Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners for their extraordinary contributions to advancing the development of new treatments, cures, and methods of prevention for mental illness,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
  • “Because of the groundbreaking work of the Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners, we are making great progress in our understanding of the brain and how to treat and potentially cure psychiatric illnesses,” said Herbert Pardes., M.D., President of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation’s Scientific Council.

Self-Injurious Thoughts & Behaviors in Youth - A Free Webinar from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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New York, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Self-Injurious Thoughts & Behaviors in Youth” on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Self-Injurious Thoughts & Behaviors in Youth” on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET.
  • The webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and host of the public television series Healthy Minds.
  • Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) refer to thoughts and behaviors involving suicidal intent (suicidal ideation, plans, and behaviors) as well as deliberate self-injury in the absence of any intent to die.
  • Mental health services for youth who experience SITBs are often limited, with crisis lines being among the most easily accessible support.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Names Special Olympics International Recipient of 2023 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health and Awards Honorary Pardes Prize to Henry Jarecki, M.D

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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New York, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced that Special Olympics International is the recipient of the 2023 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health.

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  • New York, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced that Special Olympics International is the recipient of the 2023 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health.
  • An Honorary Pardes Prize Recipient was also announced for 2023 – Henry Jarecki, M.D – for his important contributions to the field of psychiatry and his unique work to preserve academic and scientific freedom.
  • “Special Olympics International is being honored as a beacon of light and equality for its decades of service to adults and children with intellectual disabilities,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
  • 2023 Honorary Pardes Humanitarian Prize Recipient Henry Jarecki, M.D.

A Precision-Health Approach to Bipolar Disorder - A Free Webinar from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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New York, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “A Precision-Health Approach to Bipolar Disorder” on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “A Precision-Health Approach to Bipolar Disorder” on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST.
  • The presenter will be Sarah H. Sperry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan.
  • The webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and host of the public television series Healthy Minds.
  • People with Bipolar Spectrum Disorders (BSDs) vary considerably in their clinical symptoms, a fact that contributes to the difficulty of developing new treatments.

Morning Light Therapy for Tourette's Disorder

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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New York, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Morning Light Therapy for Tourette's Disorder” on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Morning Light Therapy for Tourette's Disorder” on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST.
  • Given that sleep is influenced by the circadian system, research studies examine circadian rhythms and sleep in patients with TD, and explore the benefits of short-wavelength morning light therapy.
  • Dr. Ricketts will discuss her research studies evaluating circadian rhythms and short-wavelength morning light therapy in children and adults with Tourette’s disorder.
  • She will discuss the association between circadian timing and Tourette’s disorder, and the extent to which wearable, short-wavelength morning light therapy is associated with advances in circadian timing and improvements in tic severity, cooccurring psychiatric symptoms, and daytime functioning.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Honors Innovative Psychiatric Researchers

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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New York, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) today announced the winners of its 2023 Klerman and Freedman Prizes, recognizing exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness.

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  • New York, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) today announced the winners of its 2023 Klerman and Freedman Prizes, recognizing exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness.
  • “We applaud these researchers for their innovative thinking and extraordinary accomplishments across the field of neuropsychiatry, and we thank our generous donors for supporting scientists in brain and behavior research.”
    The prizewinners are selected by the BBRF Scientific Council comprised of 184 pre-eminent mental health researchers.
  • Since its founding in 1987, the Foundation has awarded more than $440 million to more 5,300 scientists around the world.
  • Five scientists received recognition for their outstanding work in brain and behavior research:
    Dr. Hafeman’s research focuses on youth diagnosed with or who are at risk for bipolar disorder.