A Community Lecture & Film Series
The Open Mind is a free community lecture and film series that brings together thought leaders in science and culture for relevant and meaningful programs about mental health issues. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, these programs were held in-person at UCLA but are currently presented on a virtual Zoom platform, attracting a national and international audience. We are honored that the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors has joined The Friends of Semel in support of the Open Mind.
The Open Mind brings together thought leaders in science and culture for relevant and meaningful programs about mental health! View all upcoming events
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ADHD is Awesome
June 6, 2024
The Open Mind Film Festival 2024, presented by The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, was hosted by actor and filmmaker, James Lafferty. The Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental health issues. Learn more about The Open Mind Film Festival
2024
Open Mind
Film Festival
The annual Open Mind Film Festival is a creative forum for teenagers to speak out about the mental health crisis impacting many of our youth. High school students throughout the United States are invited to submit short films highlighting their experiences and concerns surrounding this important topic. Submissions are accepted beginning in the fall of each year and finalist films are screened at the festival held the following spring.