Dear Friends,
Did you miss our latest Open Mind program Scaffold Parenting with Harold Koplewicz, MD, author and Founding President and Medical Director of the Child Mind Institute, and Eraka Bath, MD, UCLA Professor and board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatrist?
Good news: You can now watch the full program plus all past Open Mind events on our YouTube channel
Support The Open Mind
The Open Mind is a free community series sponsored by UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute that brings together thought leaders in science and culture to explore today’s most pressing mental health topics.
FRIENDS OF SEMEL PROGRAMS
Open Mind – A community lecture and film series offered at no cost, featuring leading voices in culture, neuroscience and mental health. View past events and register for upcoming Open Minds: friendsofsemelinstitute.org
Friends Research Scholar Program – Grants to support the next generation of UCLA neuroscientists and researchers pursuing careers in mental health
Open Mind Film Festival - A national platform for high school students to share personal stories on mental health through film.
Teen Advisory Council – Los Angeles high school students and future leaders dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for the mental health of their peers.
Next Gen Wellness Summit – A day of learning, connection, and discussion around the mental health concerns of youth.
WOW Event - A fundraising partnership supporting UCLA mental health education, research, and clinical care programs. Upcoming event – April 13, 2027
NEXT OPEN MIND PROGRAM:
Please join us for When Life Happens – The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress and Build Confidence with author Dr. Rachel Goldman in conversation with Dr. Helen Lavretsky, Professor In-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA and a geriatric integrative psychiatrist.
Thank you for being part of the Open Mind community and for supporting our commitment to advancing understanding, awareness, and well-being.
With gratitude,
Friends of the Semel Institute
