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In 2026, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded Distinguished Investigator Grants valued at $1 million to 10 senior-level scientists who are conducting groundbreaking research in neurobiological and behavioral science.

In today’s fast-paced world, caring for your mental health is essential. Just as we prioritize physical health with check-ups, exercise, and nutrition, our emotional and psychological well-being requires consistent attention.

BBRF-funded researchers search for ways of harnessing potentially therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs while minimizing or eliminating hallucinations and other unwanted side effects.

Dr. Helen Blair Simpson, a renowned expert on #OCD, explains how clinical trials have clarified which treatments are most effective, and how research is trying to improve upon them.

A 5-time BBRF grantee made discoveries that helped lead to a drug for tardive dyskinesia and genetic tests that match patients with medications most likely to help them.