Regional Resources on Investment and Impact

Psychiatric and neurological diseases affect an estimated one billion worldwide. Similarly, the impact of brain research and advocacy to support it happens at the national, regional, and global levels.

Such support is often in collaboration with national research entities, interested political, business and policy leaders, and patient-oriented non-governmental organizations. Learn more about research priorities, dialogue and policies in select countries and regions. Check back for updated information.

Europe

The cost of brain disorders is on the rise in Europe while the prevalence of funding is falling. Statistics from the European Brain Council, a council formed by European organizations in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, basic brain research, as well as patient organizations and industry, suggests neuroscience may be underfunded compared to other diseases.

North America

Canada

United States