
HDRF held its 18th annual HOPE luncheon seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at The Plaza Hotel. The event focused on “Trauma and Recovery: How the Brain Heals” with top medical experts and beloved actor/producer Mariska Hargitay, who was honored for her work in the trauma field. The event drew 350 guests and raised $650,000 for life-saving mental health research.
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We are proud to announce that the brilliant Dr. Huda Akil, a founding member of Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s (HDRF) Depression Task Force, was honored yesterday with the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor.
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HDRF observes Suicide Prevention Month every September. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Together we emphasize that suicide is a serious but preventable public health crisis that requires action at all levels of society. It starts with our conversations with each other. This month is a chance to fight stigma, spread hope, and share vital information.
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The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s (HDRF) Ninth Annual 5K Race of Hope brought together 1000 men, women, and children on Sunday, August 4 in Southampton Village in support of research and mental health awareness.
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On August 1st, the HDRF held their third annual HOPE Summer Seminar in Southampton, NY. HDRF Founder Audrey Gruss moderated the discussion with acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Peter Freed, founder of Slothzero, a company dedicated to helping people stay motivated.
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