Photos: Hope for Depression Research Foundation Symposium in West Palm Beach

Maura Landers and Scott SnyderCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Hope for Depression symposium attendeesCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Phara Lisade-LaTour and Kimberly YaseenCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Cameron Ramirez and Hollis PicaCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Mona Nasser and Sylvia ScarolaCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Alexa Riva and Jermaine Hunter Carrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Christoph Anacker, Erinn Beck, Wei- Li Chang, Anthony Trucks, Julissa Gonzalez, Imad Mawass and Louisa BentonCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Louisa Benton, Imad Mawass and Julissa GonzalezCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Wei-Li Chang and Anthony TrucksCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Christoph Anacker and Erinn BackCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Louisa Benton and Joseph HernandezCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Erica Whitfield and Keith OswaldCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Wei-Li ChangCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

John Davis and Mona NasserCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Hollis Pica and Jack RooneyCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Diane Bhuler and Oliva LiebermanCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Kathleen Lovanice and Jeremy BontaCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Crissy Poorman and Laurel BakerCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Luke Malone, Emily Malone and Rebekah MaloneCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Pat Butler and Scott SnyderCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Denise Rye and Emily MaloneCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Lisa Estiverne,Anthony Trucks and Radd GarciaCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

Alexa Riva, Ben Weda, Jackie Weda and Jermaine HunterCarrie Bradburn/CAPEHART

The country’s leading depression research organization, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) — founded by Southampton and Palm Beach resident philanthropist Audrey Gruss — recently hosted their inaugural awareness-building symposium on the topic of “Teenagers and Depression: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis” in West Palm Beach.

HDRF invited leading experts in psychiatry, brain research and social work to engage in conversation for the community at the HKP Recital Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

The October 6 event was originally scheduled to take place the week prior, but it was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. In spite of the delay, attendance and energy of the audience was certainly not affected.

A diverse crowd, consisting of around 150 guests, included students from both public and private schools, parents, community members, mental health therapists, guidance counselors, teachers and more.

Also in attendance were HDRF Co-Chair Scott Snyder and the Junior Committee who initiated the event — including members Kameron Ramirez, Hollis Pica, Joe Hernandez and Stacey Leuliette.

Learn more about Hope for Depression Research Foundation at hopefordepression.org.