Brookstone Conference
The Brookstone Conference is an annual forum advancing dialogue at the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, emphasizing the translation of evidence into real-world care. Each year, we convene researchers, clinicians, and community partners to address timely challenges and accelerate solutions that improve mental health outcomes.
The Brookstone Conference features invited talks from leading experts in psychiatry, neuroscience and behavioral health, followed by moderated discussions. This format strikes a balance between intellectual rigor and accessibility, making the event valuable to academics, clinicians, students and community stakeholders alike.
Conference Themes
Each year, the Brookstone Conference selects a theme of pressing importance to the field of mental health. Past conferences have explored topics such as the impact of cannabis on the brain, the influence of technology on cognition, and novel approaches to treatment and prevention. More broadly, the conference provides a platform for addressing timely challenges in mental health while maintaining flexibility to respond to new developments in science, policy and clinical practice.
2026 Conference
8th Annual Brookstone Conference
Rethinking Bipolar Disorder: Brain Circuits, Neural Trajectories, and Emerging Treatments
Registration
Registration is open for the eighth annual Brookstone Conference, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science & Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute. Complete this form by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to receive a printed name badge at check-in. Registrations after this date are still welcome.
Conference Details
Bipolar disorder remains one of the most disabling psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
Advances in neuroscience, imaging, cognition, and precision therapeutics are creating new opportunities for earlier identification and intervention. The 2026 Brookstone Conference will bring together leaders in the field to explore the future of bipolar disorder research and treatment.
Hosted by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute
| 2026 Speakers | |
| Keynote Speakers |
Katherine Burdick, PhD Keri Martinowich, PhD Mary L. Phillips, MD (CANTAB) |
| Speakers Representing Northwestern |
Evan Goulding, MD, PhD Shan Siddiqi, MD Robin Nusslock, PhD |