Category: Health Care
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Mental Health Research and Education
America’s mental health crisis originated long before the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of people, young and old, struggling with mental health challenges. Our youth have been especially vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. According to Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, 1 in 3 high school students and half of female…
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UCLA Friends Open Mind Program Heartbreak
Tuesday, December 65:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=8cbdacd4-3c5e-41aa-a8b9-d48da05b4b56&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jqepWms9N_EmFUiCgrniZ6w.rmpQMY1KsQ0C-qC6LhiNqRw.lsiYBstDT8kWaxutYsogF_A In her new book, Heartbreak – A Personal and Scientific Journey,renowned journalist and author, Florence Williams, offers a gripping account of grief and healing. Through a remarkable merging of science and self-discovery, Williams explores the fascinating, cutting-edge science of…
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Valentino Pink PP Collection&Melanoma Canada&Dr. Julia Carroll @Yorkdale Mall-Thurs.,Nov.24th,2022
Photography By Alex Lam It was an exclusive party on Thursday night to celebrate the new Valentino Pink PP Collectio at Yorkdale Mall. Together with Melanoma Canada and Dr. Julia Carroll to showcase the importance of skin care and protection. Still frame of a moment, frozen in a monochrome sign that pervades everything: Creative Director…
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CAMH ENGAGE@Ricarda’s-Thurs.,Nov.17th,2022
CAMH ENGAGE was the perfect title for this 8th annual marquee fundraiser for CAMH held November 17th at Ricarda’s. (camh.ca). On this evening many guest speakers all commented that vital programs and services are to be”Solutions without Restrictions.”Young professionals attending represent the new league of philanthropic individuals who understand that mental illness affects so many people,…
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Memory Ball 2022@‘1871’ Berkeley Church Event Venue-Fri., Nov.4th,2022
By Sally W. It happened! Friday, November 4, 2022! After being postponed several times, the 8th Annual Memory Ball in support of Alzheimer Society of Toronto was back! This special charity gala brings together young professionals, community leaders and philanthropists in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The ticket purchase for the fundraiser contributes…
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The Friends Open Mind Program, Living a Full and Meaningful Life with Bipolar Disorder
Monday, November 7 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Living A Full And Meaningful Life With Bipolar Disorder Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program on Living Well with Bipolar Disorder with Devika…
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Ashley Judd talks about Trauma-Wed.,Oct.26th,2022
Wednesday, October 26 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ashley Judd, award-winning film and stage actor and renowned feminist social justice humanitarian. Dr.…
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The 29th Annual Art With Heart @AGO Auction-Tues.,Oct.22nd,2022
By Jody Glaser – About Town PhotosAfter a long 3 years, Art With Heart returned to the AGO for their 29th annual auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a celebration for sure returning with an in-person event that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this sold-outevening will support…
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I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye!
Wednesday, October 12 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program on men’s mental health. In his deeply emotional memoir, I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye, sports writer Ivan Maisel reflects on the…
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Teen Mental Health Thursday, September 29 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PT On Line Presentation
Thursday, September 29 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mindprogram Just Like You about teen mental health.We are losing too many of our children, friends and family living…
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Salt in My Soul – An Unfinished Life-Streaming On Thursday, Sept.22nd,2022-5pm-6pm
Thursday, September 22 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program, Salt in My Soul – An Unfinished Life with Diane ShaderSmith, writer, publicist, and…
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Mental Health and the Business World
Wednesday, September 14 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Andy Dunn, author of Burn Rate: Launching a Start-up and Losing My Mind,…
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UCLA Friends of Semel Upcoming Open Mind Programs
The Fall 2022 schedule of virtualized and free Open Mind programs. An invitation to join the unique presentations that bring together thought leaders in science and culture for meaningful and relevant discussions about mental health issues. Mark your calendars and make your reservations now so that you don’t miss any of our upcoming programs. Wednesday, September 14, 5-6 PM PTTopic:…
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Luxury Experience & Co Celebrates Sports and honors cancer survivors with the V Foundation at the The Petersen Automotive Museum
LOS ANGELES , CA, US, Luxury Experience & Co presented an exclusive gifting lounge in Los Angeles during the week that celebrities and athletes flocked to celebrate the achievements made by athletes in the past year. With the sunny hills of Los Angeles as our background, and the gleam of classic cars lighting our way,…
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‘POV’ OPENS ITS 35TH SEASON WITH GRIPPING DOCUMENTARY WUHAN WUHAN ON JULY 11, 2022
Filmmakers Yung Chang, Diane Quon, Peter Luo, and Donna Gigliotti explore the early days of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China Debuts on PBS Television Nationwide and Streaming on PBS.org Watch Trailer • Download Press Photos New York, N.Y. –The 35thanniversary season of POV, America’s longest running documentary series, opens with the heart rendering observational film Wuhan Wuhan, about the first…
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“Shout Out”Gala. The 25th Silver Anniversary For Sheena’s Place@One King West-Wed.,June 22nd,2022
By Jody&Katherine Glaser June 22nd was a special date this year for staff and sponsors of Sheena’s Place to once again hold their signature fundraising event “Shout Out” for Sheena’s Place after two years of the pandemic and the 25th Silver Anniversary. One King West was an exciting new destination for guests to discover in…
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Ritz-Carleton Grand Prix Gala When 1912 meets 2022-Fri., June 17th,2022
It was a rainy weekend in Montreal, but that didn’t damper the spirits of the attendees who arrived at The Ritz-Carleton gala. The moniker was ”When 1912 meets 2022, a 110 year old love story unfolds.”As the much anticipated Grand Prix Party 2022 was held on Friday night. The city’s social event of the year…
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The Friends Open Mind Program with Rabbi Steve Leder-Wednesday, June 15
Registration is required for this event for Wed.,June 15th,2022 https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=5781aede-7e14-41c4-94a8-57ebaaeae5ef&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jZA_ykjfcAE6Y_p97j9QSJw.r0CKdalLxKEy1V4wRfFB38Q.lHfBmqft5V0OFg2u6O2wuEA Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Rabbi Steve Leder, author of the critically acclaimed new book, For You When I Am Gone- Twelve Essential Questions to…
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“Giving Back Generation” Premiered Seasons 2 and 3 on TaTaTu’s Social Media Platform to Open Up Conversations About Mental Health
On the evening of Tuesday, May 31 Giving Back Generation premiered in Los Angeles at The London West Hollywood Beverly Hills. The premiere started with notable attendees featured in the video podcast, producers, and supporters walked the red carpet to enter the screening room for a panel discussion about mental health and a preview of…
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Scrubs In The City In Support of SickKids @Evergreen Brick Works-Thursday, June 2,2022.
The guests brought their boots, polished up their rhinestones, wore their blue jeans, put on their chaps and Stetsons as Nashville took over Toronto for SickKids annual Scrubs in the Cityhttp://www.skscrubs.ca 1300+ of Toronto’s most chic ,stylish guests and philanthropists experienced Nashville while raising funds for a re-imagined SickKids After missing the last two years,…
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