Hope Through Research
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The official blog of HDRF — featuring the latest depression research news, event recaps, expert perspectives, and stories of hope from our scientists and community.
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The NYC Race of Hope is a Smash Hit at Central Park!
Over 350 supporters joined us in Central Park on Sunday, May 10 for the Fourth Annual NYC Race of Hope to Defeat Depression. Excitement was high — registrations sold out two weeks before Race Day.
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The Palm Beach Race of Hope Hits Home
With over 1,200 runners, the Eighth Annual Palm Beach Race of Hope 5K made clear that HOPE has become part of Palm Beach life.
HDRF Hosts Second Annual Palm Beach HOPE Luncheon Seminar
In 2026, HDRF marks 20 years at the leading edge of scientific research into depression. Over 130 guests gathered at the Colony Hotel to learn about breakthroughs.
Revolutionary “Wire” Technology Points to New Treatment Approach for Depression
Depression is often viewed as a disorder of specific cells or chemicals. But the brain is also an electrical organ, and depression can disrupt the electrical waves that keep the brain’s circuitry in sync.
2023 Year-End Update: Major Research Announcement
As the year draws to a close, we are excited to share a brief video announcement of breakthrough progress at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF).
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HDRF Hosts Second Annual Palm Beach HOPE Luncheon Seminar
Introducing the Soluna Bag in Collaboration with Jeffrey Levinson and Marissa Collections
Broadway Legend Audra McDonald Honored at 19th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar
Dr. Michael Meaney, Depression Task Force Scientist, Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Depression Task Force Scientists Share Progress at Annual Scientific Summit
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Revolutionary “Wire” Technology Points to New Treatment Approach for Depression
2023 Year-End Update: Major Research Announcement
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Meet Cortney Turner, a Young Scientist in Our Depression Task Force (DTF) Labs
HDRF Depression Task Force in the News
New Hope for PTSD Treatment
What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine? Depression linked to low levels of brain molecule
HDRF Depression Task Force: Researchers’ Exciting New Findings
Ketamine, a New Hope for Depression?
The New Yorker Declares HDRF Study a 2015 Standout
New Study Reveals Tip of the Iceberg
Dr. Joshua Gordon at AspenBrainLab on the Future of Depression Treatment
Mayberg in Scientific American
2014 Research Round-Up
The NYC Race of Hope is a Smash Hit at Central Park!
The Palm Beach Race of Hope Hits Home
HDRF Hosts Second Annual Palm Beach HOPE Luncheon Seminar
Tenth Annual Southampton Race of Hope Raises Over $500,000 For Depression Research
The Third Annual Teen Race of Hope Draws Crowds to Raise Mental Health Awareness
HDRF Raises Over $1 Million For Seventh Anniversary of Palm Beach Race of Hope
Mariska Hargitay Honored at 18th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar
Ninth Annual Race of Hope to Defeat Depression in Southampton Breaks Records!
“Stop Procrastinating and Reach Your Full Potential” – HOPE Summer Seminar with Dr. Peter Freed
HDRF Honors Mental Health Awareness Month with Second Annual NYC Teen Race of Hope
HDRF Raises $900,000 For Depression Research at the Palm Beach Race of Hope
Actress, Producer & Mental Health Advocate Dakota Johnson Honored at 17th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar
HDRF Hosts Second Next Generation Youth Symposium
Eighth Annual Southampton Race of Hope Spotlights Youth Mental Health
“How to Talk to Friends and Family About Mental Health” – HOPE Summer Seminar with Dr. Aliza Pressman and Dr. Samantha Boardman
HDRF Honors Mental Health Awareness Month with Inaugural NYC Teen Race of Hope
HDRF Breaks Records at Fifth Anniversary Palm Beach Race!
HDRF Hosts Inaugural Next Generation Symposium: “Teenagers and Depression: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis”
Southampton Race of HOPE Breaks All Records
Wrapping Up Mental Health Awareness Month
HDRF Brings Mental Health Awareness to Schools
Inaugural Palm Beach Race of Hope Shines Bright!
Twelfth Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar
Walk of HOPE Raises A Quarter Million for Research!
HDRF Depression Task Force Holds Second Annual Research Retreat
Teens, Social Media and Mental Health Symposium
HDRF Hosts Fourth Annual Palm Beach Chairman’s Council Dinner with NFL Legend Joe Namath
Hope Luncheon Seminar 2017 Was a Great Success!
Why We Walk – Dr. Jonathan Javitch
Score two tickets to Hamilton, the hottest show on Broadway!
Third Annual Palm Beach Chairman’s Council Dinner
The 10th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar was a Success!
For the First Time, There’s a Pill for Postpartum Depression
Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman & Philanthropists Jamee and Peter Gregory Honored at 16th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar
New Hope for PTSD Treatment
FDA Approves New Drug for Postpartum Depression
Novel Depression Treatment in the News
What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine? Depression linked to low levels of brain molecule
In the Wake of Celebrity Suicide
The Tragedy of Kate Spade
Ketamine, a New Hope for Depression?
A Sign of Hope in the News
WSJ on New Depression Treatments
Andrew Solomon’s Thoughtful New York Times article
HDRF on NBC Morning News with Savannah Sellers
HDRF Featured on CBS News’s Breaking the Stigma: Loneliness
Depression Task Force Chair Dr. Eric Nestler Honored for Outstanding Research Achievements
HDRF Scientists in the News!
HDRF Depression Task Force in the News
HDRF Scientist Finalist for 2019 Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists
New Hope for PTSD Treatment
What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine? Depression linked to low levels of brain molecule
HDRF’s Satellite Media Tour
The New Yorker Declares HDRF Study a 2015 Standout
Our Latest Post on Psychology Today Blog
HDRF in the Media
Audrey Gruss LIVE from the Watermill Center
New Psychology Today blog Features HDRF Researchers
HDRF in Hamptons Magazine
The Economist on Mental Health Awareness
Dr. Fredric Brandt and the Warning Signs of Suicide
Germanwings and the Search for Answers
A Scent for Wellness
Shedding Light on the Mind
Improving Depression Care in NYC
Depression Awareness at the Oscars
HDRF in CNN Money
Audrey Gruss Honored as Woman of Distinction by Palm Beach Atlantic University
HDRF Hosts Fourth Annual Palm Beach Chairman’s Council Dinner with NFL Legend Joe Namath
Third Annual Palm Beach Chairman’s Council Dinner
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