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Access to effective mental health care in the U.S. remains deeply uneven. This session explores how philanthropy is driving innovative, community-based models that expand access to mental health support.
In partnership with ATF, SPARC published a Giving Smarter Guide outlining how philanthropy can advance sarcoidosis research and care. The report highlights current challenges, funding gaps, and key opportunities.
Technology shapes nearly every part of our lives. This discussion explores the growing world of clinically validated neurotechnologies and how to identify tools that can support brain health and well-being.
SPARC conducted a landscape analysis of health equity in science to identify where philanthropy can drive meaningful change. The Giving Smarter Guide outlines key trends, barriers, and opportunities to advance more equitable research and health outcomes.
Mental health research has historically excluded BIPOC communities, limiting treatment effectiveness. Philanthropy can help close this gap by supporting inclusive research, community partnerships, and equitable access to care.
Bloomberg’s gift to Johns Hopkins University aims to expand STEM PhD opportunities for underrepresented students. This article explores how philanthropy, funding practices, and institutional culture must evolve to ensure lasting diversity.
During the pandemic, youth faced rising rates of mental health challenges. In partnership with Hopelab, SPARC explored how to reimagine care, reduce stigma, and build a more diverse mental health workforce.
In this report, SPARC highlights how philanthropy can accelerate interdisciplinary science by funding strategies that strengthen collaboration and build a more innovative research workforce.
SPARC’s report outlines how philanthropy can accelerate progress in pediatric preventive care. It provides a framework for advancing science, policy, and investment in prevention.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in research and health systems while demonstrating the power of coordinated investment. SPARC’s report outlines key lessons and four priority areas.
Bipolar disorder research faces shrinking federal support. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide shows how philanthropy can drive transformative progress.
Misophonia causes intense emotional and physical reactions to everyday sounds. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide outlines how philanthropy can accelerate research and diagnostics.