Bringing Change to Mind on Mental Illness - Glenn Close at Neuroscience 2010

Explore a compelling presentation by award-winning actress and advocate Glenn Close at Neuroscience 2010, focusing on changing perceptions of mental illness. Delve into the critical dialogue between neuroscience and society as Close addresses misconceptions, stigma, and bias surrounding conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Learn how science and society can collaborate to foster understanding of mental illness as a brain disease. Gain insights from personal accounts shared by Close's nephew, Calen Pick, and her sister, Jessie Close, about their experiences with mental illness. Discover strategies for helping the public differentiate fact from fiction and promoting positive change for families affected by mental health challenges in this thought-provoking 1-hour and 47-minute talk.

Glenn Close Speaks at Neuroscience 2010