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Causes: Brain Disorders, Health
Mission: Advance the understanding of the functions of the brain, and to reduce the burden of brain disorders through public advocacy.
Programs: The american brain coalition (abc) is a non-profit organization comprised of over 100 of the united states' leading professional neurological, psychological, and psychiatric associations and patient organizations, clinicians, researchers, academia, industry, and government agencies. We are a strong and powerful voice for the millions of people with disabling brain disorders, bringing together organizations that represent concerned and interested patients, families, and professionals. This voice is used to advocate for increased support of research that will lead to better treatment; services and support that will improve patients' quality of life; as well as a national commitment towards finding cures for individuals with disabling brain disorders. Our broad advocacy focus appeals to all member groups whether it be advocating for sufficient funding allocations for biomedical research at the national institutes of health or searching for new and effective ways to continue to address the cost, availability and quality of care.