On Thursday, September 26th, Brendan’s Smile Foundation was proud to host our first-ever Silent Auction Fundraiser at Google Fiber Space, Downtown Austin, TX. Brendan was an artist, and he loved to sketch, so we thought, what better way to pay homage to his favorite hobby than showcasing his artwork. We were able to put together...
Dr. Niko Kriegeskorte, a computational neuroscientist from the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University, discusses the challenges of deriving insight into the principles of brain function using fMRI and other neuroimaging methods....
One of the most horrific—and least acknowledged—effects of mass incarceration is the epidemic of mental illness in our jails and prisons. On June 13, 2019, Alisa Roth, journalist and author of Insane: America’s Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness, will explain how this happened—and how we can fix it. Phil Andrews is the Director of Crime Prevention Initiatives for the State’s Attorney’s Office of Montgomery County, Maryland. In January 2016, a Task Force chaired by Andrews released a report unanimously recommending the establishment of mental health courts at the Circuit and District levels to divert people who commit low-level crimes as a product of mental illness into treatment and services and away from prosecution and incarceration....
Like CPR, everyone can learn what to do to save a life from suicide. Know the warning signs, find the words and most importantly reach out. September 10th begins World Suicide Prevention week. Suicide is a critical issue in all communities and it does not discriminate. You do not need to be a medical professional...
By participating with the Brendan Smile Team in the Out of the Darkness Walk, you are joining the effort with hundreds of thousands of people nationwide to raise awareness and funds to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Your fundraising efforts are greatly appreciated,...
