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1 in 5 of Us Lives With a Mental Illness

Addiction

$7M Awarded to Addiction Research since 1987

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

$3M Awarded to ADHD Research since 1987

Anxiety

$9M Awarded to Anxiety Disorders Research since 1987

Autism

$11M Awarded to Autism Research since 1987

Bipolar Disorder

$31M Awarded to Bipolar Disorder Research since 1987

Borderline Personality Disorder

$1M Awarded to BPD Research since 1987

Depression

$89M Awarded to Depression Research since 1987

Eating Disorders

$2M Awarded to Eating Disorders Research since 1987

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

$4M Awarded to OCD Research since 1987

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

$9M Awarded to PTSD Research since 1987

Schizophrenia

$150M Awarded to Schizophrenia Research since 1987

Mental Illness (General)

$65M Awarded to Other Brain-Related Illnesses or Projects Covering Multiple Illnesses

Grants are awarded three times/year. Total dollars awarded are updated annually.

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Research Categories

Basic Research

We invest in basic research to understand what happens in the brain to cause mental illness.

New Technologies

We invest in new technologies to advance or create new ways of studying and understanding the brain.

Diagnostic Tools / Early Intervention

We invest in diagnostic tools and early intervention research to recognize early signs of mental illness and begin treatment as early as possible.

Next-Generation Therapies

We invest in next-generation therapies to reduce symptoms of mental illness and ultimately prevent and cure brain and behavior disorders.

Research Articles

Study Makes Case for Rigorous Re-Testing of Opioid Antagonists to Treat Schizophrenia

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Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2020

Study Makes Case for Rigorous Re-Testing of Opioid Antagonists to Treat Schizophrenia

Team Discovers Mechanism in Blood-Vessel Cells in the Brain That Promotes Resilience Against Stress

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Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020

Team Discovers Mechanism in Blood-Vessel Cells in the Brain That Promotes Resilience Against Stress

Large Genetic Study Expands Links Between DNA Variations and Problematic Drinking

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Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2020

Large Genetic Study Expands Links Between DNA Variations and Problematic Drinking

Imaging Study Employs Novel Method to Probe Toddlers for Neurodevelopmental Delays

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Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Imaging Study Employs Novel Method to Probe Toddlers for Neurodevelopmental Delays

Researchers Discover Proteins in the Brain That Protect Synapses From Being Eliminated

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Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Researchers Discover Proteins in the Brain That Protect Synapses From Being Eliminated

Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Shows Promise as Possible Alternative to ECT for Reducing Major Depression and Suicidality

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Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2020

Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Shows Promise as Possible Alternative to ECT for Reducing Major Depression and Suicidality

Brainwave Study Reveals Oscillation Patterns That May Predict Transition to Psychosis

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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Brainwave Study Reveals Oscillation Patterns That May Predict Transition to Psychosis

How the Brain’s Reward System Goes Awry in Depression Affecting Young People

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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020

How the Brain’s Reward System Goes Awry in Depression Affecting Young People

Remarkable Results in a Preliminary Clinical Test of a Rapid-Acting Antidepressant Treatment

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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Remarkable Results in a Preliminary Clinical Test of a Rapid-Acting Antidepressant Treatment

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Continued to Help Veterans with PTSD a Year After Treatment

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Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Continued to Help Veterans with PTSD a Year After Treatment

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Reduced Fear and Anxiety in a Preliminary Trial

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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Reduced Fear and Anxiety in a Preliminary Trial

Identifying Brain Connectivity Changes in Combat Veterans with PTSD

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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Identifying Brain Connectivity Changes in Combat Veterans with PTSD

Suicidality is Found to Affect 8 in 100 U.S. Children Before Puberty in New Study

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Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Suicidality is Found to Affect 8 in 100 U.S. Children Before Puberty in New Study

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Linked With Improved Immune Function

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Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2020

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Linked With Improved Immune Function

Study Finds Changes in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Over 20 Years

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Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2020

Study Finds Changes in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Over 20 Years

New Insights About How Alcohol Withdrawal Changes the Brain Differently in Males and Females

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Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

New Insights About How Alcohol Withdrawal Changes the Brain Differently in Males and Females

Remarkable Improvement Rate Reported in Patients Who Received SAINT, an Experimental Non-Invasive Brain-Stimulation Treatment for Resistant Depression

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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Remarkable Improvement Rate Reported in Patients Who Received SAINT, an Experimental Non-Invasive Brain-Stimulation Treatment for Resistant Depression

Brain-wave EEG Signature Robustly Predicted Antidepressant Response

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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Brain-wave EEG Signature Robustly Predicted Antidepressant Response

In Pregnant Women with COVID-19, Higher Choline Levels May Protect Fetal Brain Development

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Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2020

In Pregnant Women with COVID-19, Higher Choline Levels May Protect Fetal Brain Development

In 2 Trials, Ketamine Plus Behavioral Therapies Helped People with Cocaine and Alcohol Dependencies to Abstain

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Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020

In 2 Trials, Ketamine Plus Behavioral Therapies Helped People with Cocaine and Alcohol Dependencies to Abstain

Study Gauges Impact of Heavy, Chronic Cannabis Use on Cognition and Psychosis-Related Phenomena

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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Study Gauges Impact of Heavy, Chronic Cannabis Use on Cognition and Psychosis-Related Phenomena

In a Surprising Clinical Trial, Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Lasted Longer

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Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2020

In a Surprising Clinical Trial, Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Lasted Longer

Clinical Trial Measures Impact of Combining Cognitive Training with Drug Treatment in Age-Related Cognitive Decline

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Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2020

Clinical Trial Measures Impact of Combining Cognitive Training with Drug Treatment in Age-Related Cognitive Decline

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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020

Brain Activity While Anticipating a Working-Memory Task Could Help Distinguish Depression in Bipolar Disorder from Major Depression

Genome Engineering Combined with Stem Cell Technology Provide Insights on Disruptions in Brain Development

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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2020

Genome Engineering Combined with Stem Cell Technology Provide Insights on Disruptions in Brain Development

Brain Circuit Might be Targeted to Inhibit Threat Response in the Presence of a “Safety” Signal

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Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2020

Brain Circuit Might be Targeted to Inhibit Threat Response in the Presence of a “Safety” Signal

Resilience to Adversity Can Be Learned Through Adaptation and Positive Attitude, Research Has Demonstrated

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Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2020

Resilience to Adversity Can Be Learned Through Adaptation and Positive Attitude, Research Has Demonstrated

Study of Loneliness in a Senior Housing Community Points to Risk and Potential Protective Factors

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Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

Study of Loneliness in a Senior Housing Community Points to Risk and Potential Protective Factors

Taking the Next Step in Understanding the Genetic Roots of Mental Illness

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Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Taking the Next Step in Understanding the Genetic Roots of Mental Illness

Connecting the Dots, From Genes to Brain Biology to Disorders

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Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Connecting the Dots, From Genes to Brain Biology to Disorders

Progress is Reported on Research Exploring Use of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Psychosis, Schizophrenia

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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2020

Progress is Reported on Research Exploring Use of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Psychosis, Schizophrenia

Adding Ambien to an SSRI Antidepressant Could Help Some Depressed Patients with Severe Insomnia

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Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2020

Adding Ambien to an SSRI Antidepressant Could Help Some Depressed Patients with Severe Insomnia

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Stress Amidst COVID-19

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 2:00 pm EDT

An Update on Treatment of Bipolar Depression

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

How to Get a Good Night Sleep When Stressed

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 2:00 pm EDT

Widely Prescribed Stimulants and the Risk of Psychosis in Young People with ADHD

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Top Myths about Mental Illness with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

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Webinar

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 2:00 pm EDT

The Science of Parenting and Parent-Based Treatment for Childhood Anxiety Disorders

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The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our Tax ID # is 31-1020010.

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1 in 5 of Us Lives With a Mental Illness

Addiction

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Anxiety

Autism

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Depression

Eating Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Schizophrenia

Mental Illness (General)

Research Categories

Basic Research

New Technologies

Diagnostic Tools / Early Intervention

Next-Generation Therapies

Research Articles

Study Makes Case for Rigorous Re-Testing of Opioid Antagonists to Treat Schizophrenia

Team Discovers Mechanism in Blood-Vessel Cells in the Brain That Promotes Resilience Against Stress

Large Genetic Study Expands Links Between DNA Variations and Problematic Drinking

Imaging Study Employs Novel Method to Probe Toddlers for Neurodevelopmental Delays

Researchers Discover Proteins in the Brain That Protect Synapses From Being Eliminated

Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Shows Promise as Possible Alternative to ECT for Reducing Major Depression and Suicidality

Brainwave Study Reveals Oscillation Patterns That May Predict Transition to Psychosis

How the Brain’s Reward System Goes Awry in Depression Affecting Young People

Remarkable Results in a Preliminary Clinical Test of a Rapid-Acting Antidepressant Treatment

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Continued to Help Veterans with PTSD a Year After Treatment

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Reduced Fear and Anxiety in a Preliminary Trial

Identifying Brain Connectivity Changes in Combat Veterans with PTSD

Suicidality is Found to Affect 8 in 100 U.S. Children Before Puberty in New Study

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Linked With Improved Immune Function

Study Finds Changes in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Over 20 Years

New Insights About How Alcohol Withdrawal Changes the Brain Differently in Males and Females

Remarkable Improvement Rate Reported in Patients Who Received SAINT, an Experimental Non-Invasive Brain-Stimulation Treatment for Resistant Depression

Brain-wave EEG Signature Robustly Predicted Antidepressant Response

In Pregnant Women with COVID-19, Higher Choline Levels May Protect Fetal Brain Development

In 2 Trials, Ketamine Plus Behavioral Therapies Helped People with Cocaine and Alcohol Dependencies to Abstain

Study Gauges Impact of Heavy, Chronic Cannabis Use on Cognition and Psychosis-Related Phenomena

In a Surprising Clinical Trial, Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Lasted Longer

Clinical Trial Measures Impact of Combining Cognitive Training with Drug Treatment in Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Brain Activity While Anticipating a Working-Memory Task Could Help Distinguish Depression in Bipolar Disorder from Major Depression

Genome Engineering Combined with Stem Cell Technology Provide Insights on Disruptions in Brain Development

Brain Circuit Might be Targeted to Inhibit Threat Response in the Presence of a “Safety” Signal

Resilience to Adversity Can Be Learned Through Adaptation and Positive Attitude, Research Has Demonstrated

Study of Loneliness in a Senior Housing Community Points to Risk and Potential Protective Factors

Taking the Next Step in Understanding the Genetic Roots of Mental Illness

Connecting the Dots, From Genes to Brain Biology to Disorders

Progress is Reported on Research Exploring Use of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Psychosis, Schizophrenia

Adding Ambien to an SSRI Antidepressant Could Help Some Depressed Patients with Severe Insomnia

News and Events

Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Stress Amidst COVID-19

An Update on Treatment of Bipolar Depression

How to Get a Good Night Sleep When Stressed

Widely Prescribed Stimulants and the Risk of Psychosis in Young People with ADHD

Top Myths about Mental Illness with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

The Science of Parenting and Parent-Based Treatment for Childhood Anxiety Disorders

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