March 16 to 22, 2026 is Brain Awareness Week. Every brain is different, and that shapes how we think, learn, regulate, connect and experience the world. Research continues to deepen our understanding of how the brain develops, adapts and responds to our environments. Brain Awareness Week is an opportunity to share knowledge about the brain and to recognise the many ways human brains can differ. Greater understanding of the brain helps reduce stigma, improve support, and creat