I have said it before, and I will again: the science for improving the brain health of individuals living with psychiatric illnesses is at a crossroads. The plethora of new research tools and growth in public awareness of the mental health cause point to vast potential to advance-provided the necessary funding.

In this Brain Waves interview, One Mind President, Brandon Staglin chats with two champions who are building support for research, Robin Cunningham and Hakon Heimer, who have graciously agreed to talk with us about their work through their nonprofit, CureAlliance for Mental Illness.