Category: Health
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THE ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 2
Tickets on-sale Oct 17th at 10 am local time at ticketmaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light Website I Spotify I YouTube I Facebook This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kim returns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall on Wednesday, December 2 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic…
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The GATEHOUSE- The 8th Annual Healing the Voice Within Art Gala Fundraiser @Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Oct.8th,2026
By Sally Warburton Thursday, October 8th was the date for The Gatehouse’s Fundraiser for 2026. Held at the luxurious Liberty Grand on Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. The evening started with a welcoming community from The Gatehouse staff including Humber students in the Police Foundations program. At the front foyer guests signed in and greeted each…
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Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a special Open Mind program featuring world-renowned child psychiatrist and Founder of the Child Mind Institute, Harold Koplewicz,
“Up Date !” Dear Friends,We regret that there was a glitch in the confirmation emails for the Scaffold Parenting registration. We ask that those of you who registered and received an incorrect confirmation date of March 3rd with an incorrect zoom link, please re-register using the registration link below.We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on October 20th,…
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When Life Happens-Tues.,Oct.6th,2026
Tuesday, October 6, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDTRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Life rarely unfolds exactly as we imagine. At times, change can bring opportunity and growth; at others, it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply exhausted by the demands of keeping up.Please join UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute…
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The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life.
The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life. Through engaging discussions on topics ranging from anxiety, parenting, recovery, and chronic pain to optimism, motherhood, mindfulness, and the science…
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Dealing With Feeling with Dr. Marc Brackett TOMORROW
Register On This Link- Wednesday, June 3, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDTRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior for an inspiring and thought-provoking Open Mind program withDr. Marc Brackett, Professor and Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence…
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The Stimulated Mind – Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age
Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brainfrom Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=227f76ee-a34f-4509-9baf-2acd73f6c5d2&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.joGCfbW6Is0iGk9cOmHIzug.r8xWkrdKpN06hAxrP0hiOHw.lcXnPIOpOpkSVrOOLkhi1kg Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a compelling conversation on cognitive longevity, brain health, and the science of staying mentally sharp throughout…
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Living From The Soul- The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening
Tuesday, May 12, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.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 featuring Dr. Helen Lavretsky, renowned integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of the critically acclaimed book Living…
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Time is ticking — register NOW for the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA!
Don’t Miss It! Seats are limited 1 PM on Sunday, April 26https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=fe1f5b7c-7aaf-412a-a981-7e3bf303632f&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jlNm2bgycakitSXZMzVzHzA.rZMcxSDMvnUyzKg60ub0Wug.lEr8sYVKW6EG0F2unAZps_gat UCLA’s James Bridges Theater Hosted by singer/songwriter, Em Beihold View short films by high school students thattell personal stories about mental health Presented by the Friends of the Semel Institute at UCLAGenerously Sponsored byFriars Charitable FoundationSchuman Family FoundationKieffer Family TrustUnlikely Collaborators
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STROKE AWARENESS PICNIC 2026
LIVING WELL AFTER STROKE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION! =”Stroke Awareness Image”>STROKE AWARENESSPICNIC 2026LIVING WELL AFTER STROKEJOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION!You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May…
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The Annual GEN Z Wellness Summit 2026 @UCLA-The Pictures Tell The Story
The annual Gen Z Wellness Summit at UCLA was created to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people. The summit brings together high school and college students across the state for a day of learning, discussion, connection, and fun. Presented by the Teen Advisory Council of the Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience…
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Join Us: Understanding Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley & Dr. Stuart Murray
Wednesday, April 15, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT Registration is required for thisfree 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 featuring Mallary Tenore Tarple, author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,…
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A Brilliant Adaptation- The Power of the Therapeutic Bond
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT On ZoomRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Join us UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsyciatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a virtual Open Mind with Sally Maslansky, LMFT, author of the searing memoir, A Brilliant Adaptation — How Dissociative Identity Disorder & the Power…
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Dragon Ball 2026 Fundraiser for Yee Hong Foundation
By Sally Warburton Yee Hong Foundation’s signature fundraising gala took place Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Entitled Dragon Ball, it welcomed the Year of the Horse. This year the 37th edition of the fundraiser gala took place at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place. The past two years the event has been held at the MTCC.…
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Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party @San Francisco During Super Bowl LX Weekend-Sat.,Feb.7th,2026
For Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and for the 39th year and counting, the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party was part of the epic Super Bowl weekend and one of the longest running, most well respected events in the sports community. In an environment curated specifically for relationship building and developing good will,…
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The Magic in The Tragic- Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness
lWednesday, February 11, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Discover a new way to think about your grief and loss. Esteemed psychotherapist and bereavement counselor John Tsilimparis, MFT, shows you the ways grief and loss intertwine with beauty, tenderness, and human connection to empower you to build emotional…
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Fawning-Why The Need To Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves &How To Find Our Way Back-Wed.,Jan.28th,2026
Wed.,Jan.28th,2026 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.From a clinical psychologist and expert in complex trauma recovery comes a powerful guide introducing fawning, an often-overlooked piece of the fight-flight-freeze reaction to trauma—explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to help survivors regain their voice and sense…
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Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation with Elizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD.
Wednesday, January 14, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for thisfree 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 featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation withElizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD. Hopelessness is a powerful predictor of…
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Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025
Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine generosity—as all ticket…
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
