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Prevent Mental Illness, One Month at a Time

When you give monthly, you join a community of courageous and constant supporters- The Brain Trust.

Each trustee (that's what we call our supporters)...
  • Believes in the power of brain research to uncover the root causes of mental illness
  • Honors the life and generosity of people who have donated their brain
  • Is hungry for a scientific breakthrough?
Sound like you? Join the Brain Trust

As a collective, the Brain Trust builds a strong foundation of reliable financial support that makes cutting-edge brain research possible.

Watch Lieber Institute Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Hyde explain why he does this work, and how nearly 5,000 donated brains power the LIBD’s groundbreaking science.

Three Reasons to invest in LIBD...

Brain Donor Program

Provide hope in a time of grief by supporting the 300+ families who chose to donate their loved one's brain to mental health research every year.  Their sacred decision is building a legacy of a future free from mental illness.

Research Root Causes

Support the research of 100+ scientists searching for the root cause of schizophrenia, depression, PTSD and suicide. We are pioneering the quest to understand and treat mental illnesses, with 530+ scientific discoveries thus far we are on the right path.

Treatment and Cures

Invest in new treatment options and cure for schizophrenia, depression, PTSD and other serious mental illness. Powered by innovative technologies and chemical experts, 4 potential treatment options are already being tested with more discoveries just around the corner.

We envision a world free from mental illness.

Millions of people are impacted by a severe mental illness. Every year one out of five people will experience a major mental health issue which can ripple to impact financial, relationship and medical wellbeing. Mental illness is not new, yet we still do not fully understand why it happens.
That’s where the Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) comes in. We believe the brain itself holds the keys to understanding mental illness. We will not stop exploring the brain until we understand the root causes of severe mental illness and options that treat, cure and prevent the disorders.

You can be a part of the work.

Become a Trustee*, Today!

* Trustees receive benefits such as monthly news on brain research, invitations to events and more!