NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Chuck Scarborough and Lauren Kelston McMillin attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chuck Scarborough;Lauren Kelston McMillin
On Tuesday, November 6, Hope for Depression Research Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, held its 12th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel. The seminar focused on “Brain Health and Wellness” with leading scientists and psychiatrists taking the stage to talk about the transformative benefits of meditation, diet, sleep and exercise.
The event honored author, actress, and comedian Ali Wentworth. Master of Ceremonies Chuck Scarborough began the event on a more somber note with a review of the year’s headlines in mental health, including the tragic suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss presented Wentworth with the HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy.
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Chuck Scarborough and Lauren Kelston McMillin attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chuck Scarborough;Lauren Kelston McMillin
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Atmosphere at Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Atmosphere at Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Daniel D’Ottavio and Claire Dominguez D’Ottavio attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Daniel D’Ottavio;Claire Dominguez D’Ottavio
Ali Wentworth
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Cynthia Ott, Laura Nicklas and Evelyn Subramaniam attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Cynthia Ott;Laura Nicklas;Evelyn Subramaniam
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Kitty McKnight and William McKnight attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Kitty McKnight;William McKnight
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Janna Bullock and Sharon Bush attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Janna Bullock;Sharon Bush
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Barbie Bancroft and Mary Snow attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Barbie Bancroft;Mary Snow
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Jay McInerney and Audrey Gruss attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Jay McInerney;Audrey Gruss
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Lis Waterman, Marc Rosen and Grace Meigher attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lis Waterman;Marc Rosen;Grace Meigher
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Sandra Allen and Karen LeFrak attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Gonzalo Marroquin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Sandra Allen;Karen LeFrak
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Christine Mack and Kim Heirston Evans attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Christine Mack;Kim Heirston Evans
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Eleonore Baughan, Peter Paine and Elizabeth Baughan attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Eleonore Baughan;Peter Paine;Elizabeth Baughan
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Jean Shafiroff, Margo Langenberg and Lucia Hwong Gordon attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Jean Shafiroff;Margo Langenberg;Lucia Hwong Gordon
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Scott Snyder and Jennifer Bradford-Davis attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Scott Snyder;Jennifer Bradford-Davis
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Jamee Gregory and Peter Gregory attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Jamee Gregory;Peter Gregory
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Chuck Scarborough, Audrey Gruss and Hilary Geary Ross attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chuck Scarborough;Audrey Gruss;Hilary Geary Ross
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Lauren Kelston McMillin and JD McMillin attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lauren Kelston McMillin;JD McMillin
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Dr. Richie Davidson and Dr. Boardman attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Dr. Richie Davidson;Dr. Boardman
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Ali Wentworth and Audrey Gruss attend Hope for Depression Research Foundation 12th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Ali Wentworth;Audrey Gruss
