The country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), has announced that actress, producer, director and Founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation Mariska Hargitay will be the honoree for the 18th Annual HOPE luncheon seminar taking place at The Plaza Hotel on November 12. The seminar, led by Master of Ceremonies Chuck Scarborough, will focus on “Trauma and Recovery: How the Brain Heals” with top scientists and psychiatrists taking the stage to speak about the latest research in trauma and depression, and how we can strengthen our brain’s ability to support optimal mental health.
Each year, the luncheon is attended by over 300 top New York philanthropists, asset managers, business and media professionals, socialites and celebrities who gather to raise awareness about depression and its related mood disorders and to raise funds for continued research. To purchase tables and tickets for the HOPE luncheon, please visit www.HopeForDepression.org/events