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for a world of mentally healthy youth.
AIM
We AIM to bridge
the gap between research and access
to evidence-based care.
We AIM to empower youth to discover their own mental health solutions. We AIM to train caring adults to create a safe holding place for youth.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

AIM is bridging the gap between research and access to care for youth struggling with their mental health by finding, funding, and implementing evidence-based treatments, empowering youth to discover their own mental health solutions, and training caring adults to create safe communities where children can grow and thrive.

AIM’s world-class Scientific Advisory Board guides our investments by evaluating  strategies for implementing evidence-based treatments with the greatest promise for healing the mental illness of children, teens, and young adults. 

Our vision is simple: We AIM for a world of mentally healthy youth.

THE RESEARCH WE FUND

With our world-class Scientific Advisory Board, we screen research from around the world, looking for work with the greatest promise of making a difference now. Here are some of the leading researchers whose work we’ve recently funded:

Dr Spencer Evans

AIM-funded Harvard Research on Frequent Aggressive, Disruptive Behavior in Children

AIM Clinical Science Fellow Dr. Spencer Evans is working to help children with severe irritability and aggressive, disruptive behavior.

Dr. Joya Hampson-Anderson

AIM-funded Emory Research on Eating Disorders Among African American and Latinx Youth

AIM Clinical Science Fellow Dr. Joya Hampton-Anderson studies the role of stress, anxiety, and parental influences in determining eating behaviors.

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Dr. Barbara Cornblatt

AIM-funded Hofstra Research on Children at Risk for Serious Mental Illness

AIM Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Barbara Cornblatt is working with teens at high risk for developing schizophrenia and psychosis.

THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE

Learn about AIM’s impact as Kelly and Katie tell “The Bachelor’s” Chris Harrison the story of how AIM-funded research changed their lives:

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Latest Findings From Our Scientific Symposium

In May of 2019, AIM’s global Scientific Advisory Board, along with key players in the mental health community, convened for a special retreat focusing on early intervention and dissemination of the best treatments for youth struggling with their mental health. Find videos of the five presentations here.

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