Sign up for our email list and receive the latest research news as well as upcoming events on mental health disorders. . Join our email list: https://bbrfoundation.org/email-signup . #anxiety #depression #schizophrenia #bipolardisorder #autism #adhd #bpd #eatingdisorders #ptsd #ocd #prevention

In a clinical trial, personalized targeting of accelerated TMS #brain stimulation therapy reduced the brain’s reactivity to threat in patients with #PTSD. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/3t7j50YLfvL . Emory University Emory Brain Health Center

Join us today at 2pm EDT for our free webinar on depression. Follow the link to learn more and register: https://ow.ly/rVbg50YIVRv . Weill Cornell Medicine Cornell University

Administration of an aerosol formulation of 5-MeO-DMT (mebufotenin), a potent, rapid-acting #psychedelic drug, resulted in “rapid, large, & significant reductions” in #depression symptoms. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/1shi50YH6Q1

How the search for #genes involved in #mental illness helps make it possible to find the best #medicine for each patient with a psychiatric diagnosis. . Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/Vi7X50YGEWI . CAMH University of Toronto #genes#mental#medicine#Pharmacogenetics

Hoarding is far more complex than simply having too much “stuff.” It is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people and can significantly impact individuals, families, and communities. . Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/rElc50YFJPC

Dr. Liston will present findings from a series of parallel studies in preclinical mouse models & in patients with depression aimed at developing new treatment approaches by identifying the cellular & circuit-level mechanisms Register https://ow.ly/8UZW50YyJ9X Weill Cornell Medicine #WorldHealthDay

Anti-inflammatory medicines approved for inflammatory skin conditions like atopic #dermatitis might potentially benefit some major #depression patients due to commonalities in the way these illnesses elevate immune system activity. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/nMpI50YEzKv

Season 10 of Healthy Minds With BBRF President & CEO, Dr. Borenstein, features an episode with a focus on autism. The two part episode explores topics such as the degree of symptoms, eye contact, motor behaviors, & genetics. https://ow.ly/sszG50YCC2p . #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwareness PBS

Researchers reported progress in developing an RNA-based therapy to treat neurodevelopmental disorders, including some autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/xu3x50YCBKw . #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwareness

Last month's webinar explored why some children with autism may be less responsive to speech and how brain systems for hearing and motivation may not work together in typical ways. . Watch the recording: https://ow.ly/imgo50YCBfI . #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwareness

Improvements in major #depression symptoms after #ketamine treatment were linked to #brain region-specific changes in density of AMPA receptors on the surface of excitatory glutamate neurons, evidence of ketamine’s potent antidepressant action. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/uyKl50YzfIV

Researchers identified a “loop” linking #brain, nervous system & #heart whose activation contributes to heart destabilization post-#heartattack, but whose manipulation suggests various points of intervention to limit damage and accelerate tissue repair. . https://ow.ly/1x1u50Yzgun . UC San Diego

Researchers identify potential mechanism underlying altered excitatory neurotransmission in #autism. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/mL2R50YyJBJ . Yale University Yale School of Medicine

Join us on April 14th for our next mental health webinar. https://ow.ly/8UZW50YyJ9X . Depression is a fundamentally episodic psychiatric disorder, but the mechanisms that drive mood-state transitions over time are not well understood. . Weill Cornell Medicine

We would like to offer thanks to Hike for Mental Health for their very generous donation of $60,000 in support of our mission to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness. We truly appreciate your efforts!

Congratulations to the 2026 Distinguished Investigator Grantees! . Read the Press Release: https://ow.ly/YSGY50YuVoJ . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #neuroscience #depression #schizophrenia #autism #OCD #PTSD #BPD #bipolardisorder #substanceabuse #addiction

Join us today at 2PM EDT for our next mental health webinar. https://ow.ly/JeFt50YhFFY . Dr. Abrams' will share why some children with autism may be less responsive to speech and how brain systems for hearing and motivation may not work together in typical ways. . Stanford University

Unique clinical test suggests strategy for personalizing deep-brain stimulation treatment for life-threatening #opioid #addiction. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/hPHq50Yql5n . University of Pennsylvania

New research shows how the #brain links environments with appetite & responses to #food. This contextual linkage helps explain how healthy individuals control appetite, but in an unhealthy state, can lose control over eating. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/Lbk950YpL9V . Harvard University

Join us on March 10th for our next #mentalhealth webinar. https://ow.ly/JeFt50YhFFY . Dr. Abrams' research aims to develop more targeted & effective interventions that strengthen communication and social connection for children living with autism. . Stanford University

Please join us during Mental Health Month! The Yankees will be featuring BBRF as part of their Brain Health Awareness Game, 5/2 at 1:35pm against the Baltimore Orioles. . At checkout, choose BBRF as the charity of your choice. . Purchase tickets here: https://ow.ly/9lMI50Ypgna

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It shapes how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. The good news is that small, intentional habits can make a meaningful difference. https://ow.ly/HRwz50YmYex

Join us on March 10th for our next #mentalhealth webinar. https://ow.ly/ieTa50YhFFU#mentalhealth. Dr. Abrams' research explores why some children with autism may be less responsive to speech & how brain systems for hearing & motivation may not work together in typical ways.

Join us today at 2pm EST for our free #mentalhealth webinar: https://ow.ly/12fQ50YcgX9 . This webinar will focus on addiction and substance use disorders. . CAMH University of Toronto

A large international team has taken an important step forward in the effort to better understand what 14 psychiatric & brain illnesses have in common & what makes them distinctive—specifically, at the level of genetics, but also, underlying biology. . https://ow.ly/KbXQ50Y9sAL . Harvard University

Join us next week for our next #mentalhealth webinar. https://ow.ly/6i9j50Y4r9S . Dr. Tang will discuss his work on novel brain and behavior-based assessment methods that may improve our ability to detect, monitor, and predict outcomes for substance use disorders. . CAMH University of Toronto

Wearable activity sensors + AI may help tell apart adolescent bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more. See how research is shaping mental health care: https://ow.ly/12Lb50Y6ufT #MentalHealth #ADHD #AI #BBRF

Comprehensive new study finds that infants born to mothers who were infected with the #COVID-19 virus during #pregnancy were not negatively affected in terms of #neurodevelopment & early-life behaviors 1year after birth https://ow.ly/qbNt50Y5zNk NYU Grossman School of Medicine Postdoctoral Affairs

Join us on Feb 10th for our next #mentalhealth webinar. https://ow.ly/AeNI50Y4r9T . This presentation will focus on efforts to develop neuromodulation interventions including rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) & deep brain stimulation to treat addiction. . CAMH University of Toronto

Cannabis use among those with #psychosis history sharply increased where #cannabis was legalized. High-potency cannabis is especially thought to pose special risks for those with psychosis vulnerability. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/uBiv50Y4vG6 . Harvard University

Join us on February 10th for our next #mentalhealth webinar. https://ow.ly/AeNI50Y4r9T . Dr. Tang will discuss his recent research on addiction and concurrent disorders (when mental illness and addiction co-occur). . CAMH University of Toronto

Diet has implications for understanding the origins of severe mental disorders, with improved diet presenting novel pathways to treat disorders. . Register for our free webinar & learn more: https://ow.ly/1yIZ50XTAFC . Research at Sinai Health #psychosis #eatingdisorders

New research helps explain a paradox: why individuals acclimated to high-fat food begin to get less pleasure from it yet continue to eat it. . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/2LSW50XTAgv . UC Berkeley #eatingdisorders #obesity

Researchers reported progress in developing an RNA-based therapy to treat neurodevelopmental disorders, including some autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). . Read the full study: https://ow.ly/pIWj50XT0vX

Honored to be named a 2025 Leading Research Achievement by the @bbrfoundation.bsky.social for the work that came from my Young Investigator Award! bbrfoundation.org/blog/2025-le...

Honored to have our work recognized by @bbrfoundation.bsky.social, alongside many colleagues doing important work in the field.

The newest frontier in psychiatry is understanding how the healthy bacteria & other microorganisms that normally reside in the human gut ("the microbiome") protect against inflammation in the body & the brain. . Register & learn more: https://ow.ly/BXfB50XSu4I . Research at Sinai Health

We are pleased to present you with the 2025 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF Grantees, Prize Winners & Scientific Council Members. https://ow.ly/P2HU50XQ6ls

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Wishing you all the best in the year to come. Thank you! https://bbrfoundation.org/

The new year doesn’t have to be about drastic change or self-criticism. It can be an opportunity to reset expectations and focus on what truly supports our emotional well-being. . Read our latest blog entry: https://ow.ly/LE7W50XLG9v . #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety

Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein & Dr. Judith Ford participated in an interview sharing the mission and work of BBRF. Follow the link to watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/1xi950XHwEf . #mentalhealth #neuroscience

Join us now for our free webinar: https://ow.ly/z07o50XGtmS . Dr. Joseph will review potential signals of emerging ADHD in infants & toddlers at familial risk for ADHD. She will also share initial findings & future directions of her work with preschool-aged children at risk for childhood ADHD.

There is growing interest in identification of very young children at increased likelihood of developing ADHD to support early interventions--with the goal of reducing ADHD symptoms and associated impairments. Join us today at 2pm to learn more: https://ow.ly/AUPi50XGsna

Give to research that is making a difference! This Giving Tuesday, support mental health research aimed at improving treatments, methods of prevention, and cures for mental illness. . Please consider making a donation: https://ow.ly/GBBB50Qc1xb . #givingtuesday GivingTuesday 🫶

Today, on #GivingTuesday, we ask you to please help us continue funding research for better treatments, cures, and methods of prevention for mental illness – your support will have an impact. . Please consider making a donation: ow.ly/yqoO50QcgYm . GivingTuesday 🫶

Together, we can make a difference in advancing mental health research that will ultimately benefit those living with a mental illness and their loved ones. Please consider making a donation: ow.ly/yqoO50QcgYm . @givingtuesday.bsky.social #GivingTuesday

Excited to announce RPG Crossing's 14th annual drive for #mentalhealth research! Donations will support the wonderful @bbrfoundation.bsky.social charity.More information (and a fancied up version of a photo of a cool spot I visited in Norway this summer) at drive.rpgcrossing.com/bbrf2025 #RPGX #BBRF

Thank you for supporting research for better treatments, cures, and methods of prevention for mental illness. We wish you and your family a happy holiday! . https://bbrfoundation.org/research . #thanksgiving #happythanksgivingday #happythanksgivng🦃🍁🍂

Researchers successfully tested in a 1st patient a protocol to identify personalized #brain stimulation targets for implantation of DBS device to treat severe, treatment-resistant #OCD. In this patient DBS rapidly and sharply reduced symptoms. https://ow.ly/9zHg50XvTBn