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Non-profit support group for UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. Sponsor the “Open Mind”a free virtual series that brings together thought leaders in science & culture for programs about mental health. www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org
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Join us on Thursday, December 13th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET for a virtual Open Mind program featuring Nicole C. Rust, PhD, author of “Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders — And How We Can Change That”. Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org
Join us on Thursday, December 13th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET for a virtual Open Mind program featuring Nicole C. Rust, PhD, author of “Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders — And How We Can Change That”. Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Join us on Thursday, December 13th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET for a virtual Open Mind program featuring Nicole C. Rust, PhD, author of “Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders — And How We Can Change That”. Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org
Wed 12/3 5pm PT
Open Mind with Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science writer & author of “Cruel World” will be joined by Dr. Robin Berman, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry& author of “Permission to Parent” Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Open Mind with Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science writer & author of “Cruel World” will be joined by Dr. Robin Berman, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry& author of “Permission to Parent” Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Wed 12/3 5pm PT
Open Mind with Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science writer & author of “Cruel World” will be joined by Dr. Robin Berman, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry& author of “Permission to Parent” Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Open Mind with Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science writer & author of “Cruel World” will be joined by Dr. Robin Berman, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry& author of “Permission to Parent” Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Join us 12/3 5pm PT for an Open Mind program with Melinda Wenner Moyer author of “Hello, Cruel World”.
Robin Berman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at @UCLA will join in discussion.
Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...!
Robin Berman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at @UCLA will join in discussion.
Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...!
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Join us 12/3 5pm PT for an Open Mind program with Melinda Wenner Moyer author of “Hello, Cruel World”.
Robin Berman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at @UCLA will join in discussion.
Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...!
Robin Berman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at @UCLA will join in discussion.
Reserve now www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...!
The 6th annual Open Mind Film Festival for High School Students is happening on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater.
- First Prize: $1,500
- Second Prize: $1,200
- Best Animation: $1,200
- Friends Choice Award: $1,000
Deadline for submissions 3/26/ 26
Visit lnkd.in/gKjcbXv
- First Prize: $1,500
- Second Prize: $1,200
- Best Animation: $1,200
- Friends Choice Award: $1,000
Deadline for submissions 3/26/ 26
Visit lnkd.in/gKjcbXv
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The 6th annual Open Mind Film Festival for High School Students is happening on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater.
- First Prize: $1,500
- Second Prize: $1,200
- Best Animation: $1,200
- Friends Choice Award: $1,000
Deadline for submissions 3/26/ 26
Visit lnkd.in/gKjcbXv
- First Prize: $1,500
- Second Prize: $1,200
- Best Animation: $1,200
- Friends Choice Award: $1,000
Deadline for submissions 3/26/ 26
Visit lnkd.in/gKjcbXv
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Join us 11/20th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for an Open Mind program featuring Dacher Keltner, PhD, author of “AWE”. The discussion will also include insights from Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, Interim Director of the Semel Institute. Register now at www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Join us 11/20th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for an Open Mind program featuring Dacher Keltner, PhD, author of “AWE”. The discussion will also include insights from Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, Interim Director of the Semel Institute. Register now at www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Join us 11/20th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for an Open Mind program featuring Dacher Keltner, PhD, author of “AWE”. The discussion will also include insights from Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, Interim Director of the Semel Institute. Register now at www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Join us 11/20th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for an Open Mind program featuring Dacher Keltner, PhD, author of “AWE”. The discussion will also include insights from Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, Interim Director of the Semel Institute. Register now at www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Honored to present "Brainstorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum" the new documentary by Sara Schley and Bonnie Walsh, based on Sara’s memoir “Brainstorm” with Terri Cheney, Michael Gitlin, MD Distinguished Prof Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at UCLA
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Honored to present "Brainstorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum" the new documentary by Sara Schley and Bonnie Walsh, based on Sara’s memoir “Brainstorm” with Terri Cheney, Michael Gitlin, MD Distinguished Prof Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at UCLA
Open Mind program “The Science of Revenge" featuring James Kimmel, Jr., JD, a distinguished author and Yale violence researcher and Psychiatry Professor, alongside Aliza Luft, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at UCLA.
Thursday, 11/6
5-6pm PT
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Thursday, 11/6
5-6pm PT
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October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Open Mind program “The Science of Revenge" featuring James Kimmel, Jr., JD, a distinguished author and Yale violence researcher and Psychiatry Professor, alongside Aliza Luft, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at UCLA.
Thursday, 11/6
5-6pm PT
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Thursday, 11/6
5-6pm PT
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Join us on Wednesday October 8th 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction with ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler, author of “Shatterproof” and Tim Fong, MD, Addiction Psychiatrist at UCLA. Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Join us on Wednesday October 8th 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction with ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler, author of “Shatterproof” and Tim Fong, MD, Addiction Psychiatrist at UCLA. Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Join us on Wednesday October 8th 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction with ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler, author of “Shatterproof” and Tim Fong, MD, Addiction Psychiatrist at UCLA. Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Join us on Wednesday October 8th 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction with ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler, author of “Shatterproof” and Tim Fong, MD, Addiction Psychiatrist at UCLA. Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Join us 9/17 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction featuring Owen Flanagan, the author of "What is it like to be an Addict - Understanding Substance Abuse". Larissa Mooney, MD UCLA Addiction psychiatrist will join in discussion
Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
September 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Join us 9/17 5pm PT for a virtual Open Mind program on Addiction featuring Owen Flanagan, the author of "What is it like to be an Addict - Understanding Substance Abuse". Larissa Mooney, MD UCLA Addiction psychiatrist will join in discussion
Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Register www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Thursday September 11th 5pm PT. Don’t miss this film and discussion that animates the inner workings of memory, trauma, and healing-bridging breakthroughs in neuroscience with the emotional depth of lived experience.
Register now at lnkd.in/gUvUniC
Register now at lnkd.in/gUvUniC
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thursday September 11th 5pm PT. Don’t miss this film and discussion that animates the inner workings of memory, trauma, and healing-bridging breakthroughs in neuroscience with the emotional depth of lived experience.
Register now at lnkd.in/gUvUniC
Register now at lnkd.in/gUvUniC
Join us Wed, Sept 17th 5-6pm PT for a thought-provoking discussion on understanding substance abuse. Owen Flanagan, renowned philosopher specializing in mind, consciousness, & ethics, will be joined by Larissa Mooney, MD, Dir of Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Join us Wed, Sept 17th 5-6pm PT for a thought-provoking discussion on understanding substance abuse. Owen Flanagan, renowned philosopher specializing in mind, consciousness, & ethics, will be joined by Larissa Mooney, MD, Dir of Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA.
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Join us for the Songwriters Apothecary Lab on 7/25 & 8/1
7 pm! The brainchild of 5 time Grammy winner Esperanza Spaulding, this is a chance to hear, discuss, and offer feedback on new music that addresses the issues of wellbeing. Free Reserve your place now at lnkd.in/gz5W74hp
7 pm! The brainchild of 5 time Grammy winner Esperanza Spaulding, this is a chance to hear, discuss, and offer feedback on new music that addresses the issues of wellbeing. Free Reserve your place now at lnkd.in/gz5W74hp
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Join us for the Songwriters Apothecary Lab on 7/25 & 8/1
7 pm! The brainchild of 5 time Grammy winner Esperanza Spaulding, this is a chance to hear, discuss, and offer feedback on new music that addresses the issues of wellbeing. Free Reserve your place now at lnkd.in/gz5W74hp
7 pm! The brainchild of 5 time Grammy winner Esperanza Spaulding, this is a chance to hear, discuss, and offer feedback on new music that addresses the issues of wellbeing. Free Reserve your place now at lnkd.in/gz5W74hp
Calling all parents! Join us for an insightful discussion on "Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry" featuring authors Ashley Garber, LMFT, Maria Evans, LMFT. & Benjamin Schneider, MD
🗓️ Wednesday, 6/4 June 5pm PT
🌐 Virtual event
Secure your spot at the event by visiting:
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🗓️ Wednesday, 6/4 June 5pm PT
🌐 Virtual event
Secure your spot at the event by visiting:
lnkd.in/gdB3SmWd
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May 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Calling all parents! Join us for an insightful discussion on "Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry" featuring authors Ashley Garber, LMFT, Maria Evans, LMFT. & Benjamin Schneider, MD
🗓️ Wednesday, 6/4 June 5pm PT
🌐 Virtual event
Secure your spot at the event by visiting:
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🗓️ Wednesday, 6/4 June 5pm PT
🌐 Virtual event
Secure your spot at the event by visiting:
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Thursday May 15th 5pm PT
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, author of "I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You” In conversation with Dr. Robin Kissell, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry UCLA
Reserve your spot now at lnkd.in/gkmV7xwz
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, author of "I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You” In conversation with Dr. Robin Kissell, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry UCLA
Reserve your spot now at lnkd.in/gkmV7xwz
May 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Thursday May 15th 5pm PT
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, author of "I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You” In conversation with Dr. Robin Kissell, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry UCLA
Reserve your spot now at lnkd.in/gkmV7xwz
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, author of "I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You” In conversation with Dr. Robin Kissell, Assoc Prof of Psychiatry UCLA
Reserve your spot now at lnkd.in/gkmV7xwz
Exciting opportunity for high school students in the LA area interested in mental health & neuroscience. Applications are now open for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 cohort of the Teen Advisory Council of UCLA's Friends of the Semel Institute. 9-11th grade students eligible.
Apply now: lnkd.in/gx8KcP
Apply now: lnkd.in/gx8KcP
May 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Exciting opportunity for high school students in the LA area interested in mental health & neuroscience. Applications are now open for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 cohort of the Teen Advisory Council of UCLA's Friends of the Semel Institute. 9-11th grade students eligible.
Apply now: lnkd.in/gx8KcP
Apply now: lnkd.in/gx8KcP
Teen Suicide: A Crisis Captured in Film | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Teen Suicide: A Crisis Captured in Film
Personal Perspective: Short films by high-school students draw attention to teens' mental health challenges and the value of art in telling difficult and important stories.
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May 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Teen Suicide: A Crisis Captured in Film | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Join us on Thursday 5/1 5pm PT for a free virtual program with Debra Whitman, PhD, author of “The Second Fifty”and Helen Lavretsky, MD, Professor In-Residence and geriatric psychiatrist at UCLA
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April 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join us on Thursday 5/1 5pm PT for a free virtual program with Debra Whitman, PhD, author of “The Second Fifty”and Helen Lavretsky, MD, Professor In-Residence and geriatric psychiatrist at UCLA
www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/events-reser...
Life is sweet!
Come walk the red carpet at the 5th annual Open Mind Film Festival!
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Sunday, April 27th from 1-2:30 PM
Admission is free for this in-person event.
Register now to secure your spot and support these young artists:
lnkd.in/gRFj8egg
Come walk the red carpet at the 5th annual Open Mind Film Festival!
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Sunday, April 27th from 1-2:30 PM
Admission is free for this in-person event.
Register now to secure your spot and support these young artists:
lnkd.in/gRFj8egg
April 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Life is sweet!
Come walk the red carpet at the 5th annual Open Mind Film Festival!
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Sunday, April 27th from 1-2:30 PM
Admission is free for this in-person event.
Register now to secure your spot and support these young artists:
lnkd.in/gRFj8egg
Come walk the red carpet at the 5th annual Open Mind Film Festival!
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Sunday, April 27th from 1-2:30 PM
Admission is free for this in-person event.
Register now to secure your spot and support these young artists:
lnkd.in/gRFj8egg
Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA. Talented high school students from across the country share their stories about mental health. Meet the next generation of filmmakers!
Sunday April 27
1-2:30 PM
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Reserve now at www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
Sunday April 27
1-2:30 PM
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Reserve now at www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
April 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA. Talented high school students from across the country share their stories about mental health. Meet the next generation of filmmakers!
Sunday April 27
1-2:30 PM
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Reserve now at www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
Sunday April 27
1-2:30 PM
James Bridges Theater at UCLA
Reserve now at www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
“Just a Joke", a film by Natalie Yerelekian, will be screened at the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA. The film delves into the dilemma of a teenage girl facing the tough choice of breaking a promise to her best friend to possibly save her life.
Sunday, 4/27
1- 2:30 PM
UCLA
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Sunday, 4/27
1- 2:30 PM
UCLA
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April 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Just a Joke", a film by Natalie Yerelekian, will be screened at the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA. The film delves into the dilemma of a teenage girl facing the tough choice of breaking a promise to her best friend to possibly save her life.
Sunday, 4/27
1- 2:30 PM
UCLA
lnkd.in/gRFj8egg
Sunday, 4/27
1- 2:30 PM
UCLA
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Thank you to Dr. Thomas E. Brown, author of “Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults,” and Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Clinical Prof in the Depart of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences for joining Dr. Brown for an enlightening discussion.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Thank you to Dr. Thomas E. Brown, author of “Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults,” and Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Clinical Prof in the Depart of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences for joining Dr. Brown for an enlightening discussion.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Join us for the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA to see evocative films by high school filmmakers from around the country about mental health. “Feeling Good” is a film by Tomas Officer about drugs and addiction
🗓️ Sunday April 27th
⏰1pm-2:30pm
Reserve www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
🗓️ Sunday April 27th
⏰1pm-2:30pm
Reserve www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
April 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Join us for the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA to see evocative films by high school filmmakers from around the country about mental health. “Feeling Good” is a film by Tomas Officer about drugs and addiction
🗓️ Sunday April 27th
⏰1pm-2:30pm
Reserve www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
🗓️ Sunday April 27th
⏰1pm-2:30pm
Reserve www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mind-...
Join us at the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA! Experience the powerful narratives of high school filmmakers from around the nation that shed light on mental health issues
🗓️Date: Sunday, April 27th
🕐 Time: 1pm
📍 Location: James Bridges Theater at UCLA
🎟️ Admission: Free. Scan the barcode to register
🗓️Date: Sunday, April 27th
🕐 Time: 1pm
📍 Location: James Bridges Theater at UCLA
🎟️ Admission: Free. Scan the barcode to register
April 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Join us at the Open Mind Film Festival at UCLA! Experience the powerful narratives of high school filmmakers from around the nation that shed light on mental health issues
🗓️Date: Sunday, April 27th
🕐 Time: 1pm
📍 Location: James Bridges Theater at UCLA
🎟️ Admission: Free. Scan the barcode to register
🗓️Date: Sunday, April 27th
🕐 Time: 1pm
📍 Location: James Bridges Theater at UCLA
🎟️ Admission: Free. Scan the barcode to register