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We are sad to share that Dr. Paul Greengard, one of the giants in modern neuroscience and a BBRF Scientific Council Member, has passed away.

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A RECOVERY STORY: After Every Available Option Was Exhausted, Ketamine Has Enabled Her Life to Resume

Making a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich is something people do almost mindlessly, or so you might say. But it is a task that involves a number of very real cognitive challenges: you have to remember where the peanut butter, jelly, and bread are.

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Enjoying Valentine's Day With or Without a Partner

While Valentine's Day is supposed to be the holiday of romance, it can be difficult for many people, whether they have a romantic partner or not. The key is to keep things in perspective.

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Ketamine for PTSD treatment

A fresh generation of fast-acting anti-depressants is in the offing, says John H. Krystal, M.D., of Yale University School of Medicine—and perhaps also much-needed medications for PTSD. In a webinar broadcast by BBRF, Dr. Krystal explained how basic research on the biology of PTSD and depression led to a trial he is currently leading focusing on veterans and active-duty military with PTSD.

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2018 International Mental Health Research Symposium Videos

This past October, our International Mental Health Research Symposium took place in New York City.

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