Emerging practices in brain fitness and health will empower us to better understand, develop and mobilize new ways to provide earlier interventions in mental illness and addiction and promote brain wellness and resilience. Additionally, new interventions including computer-based cognitive training exercises and biofeedback devices are making the brain more accessible to providers and patients.
While data over the last 20 years clearly support’s the value of early identification and intervention in mental illness, more resources are needed to support effective interventions. There is a clear gap in the tracking and translating of emerging scientific findings for the improvement of brain health.
The Kennedy Forum is committed to promoting faster translation of neuroscience research findings into preventative and treatment interventions that will improve the lives of individuals living with mental illness and addiction.
Why It Matters
- An estimated 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the United States experience first-episode psychosis each year, with a peak onset occurring between 15-25 years of age.
