NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association
www.narsad.org

If you are here at our web site, most likely either you or someone close to you has been recently diagnosed or is living with a major psychiatric disease. What can NARSAD do for you? NARSAD can provide you with vital information and news regarding treatments and research about psychiatric diseases. 

NARSAD: The Mental Health Association strives to reduce the pain and debilitation of mental illness through its leadership in funding scientific research on the causes, treatments and prevention of serious psychiatric disorders.

• NARSAD is the largest donor-supported philanthropy for psychiatric research in the world. It is registered as a 501 © 3 public charity, organized for the purpose of raising and distributing funds for research. NARSAD receives no government funds; it relies solely on the contributions of individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Since 1987, NARSAD has awarded nearly $200 million in research grants to more than 2,200 scientists in the U.S. and 23 other countries for the study of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, autism and numerous other childhood and adult disorders.

• NARSAD’s Scientific Council, an all-volunteer group of 94 leading neuroscientists, including two Nobel laureates, steers the organization’s research grants program in every important area of brain and behavioral science through its review and recommendation of research proposal.
• NARSAD recently received the highest rating given by Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charitable organizations, in recognition of its outstanding financial performance. Also, NARSAD, consistently receives A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy for the efficiency and effectiveness of its programs.