mentl, a leading advocate of mental health, has announced the launch of its inaugural celebration, ‘the mentl awards 2023’.
The groundbreaking awards aim to shine a spotlight on individuals, companies, and institutions that have made significant strides in the mental health conversation and are transforming the way people approach well-being.
Scheduled to take place on October 12 in Dubai, the mentl awards will be a celebration of the extraordinary efforts and achievements in the field of mental health.
Over 30 categories
There will be over 30 categories for nominations including Outstanding Mental Health Initiative in Education, Most Impactful Financial Literacy Project, Outstanding Contribution in Healthcare, Most Innovative Mental Health Tech, Best ESG Project that Supports Mental Health, and several others.
The winners will be chosen by an independent jury of respected leaders from the public and private sectors, including healthcare professionals, mental health champions, Paralympians, athletes, CEOs, industry leaders, and well-being advocates. These esteemed individuals will cast their vote to determine which organisations and individuals will be honored at the event.
The mentl awards are open to all sectors, including the public and private sector, start-ups, SMEs, major corporates, and government departments. It aims to amplify and showcase best practices from industries ranging from finance and healthcare to education and logistics. Whether it is a small business or a large corporation, a hospitality venue or a public sector institution, everyone is invited to join to raise the bar in mental health.
Tackling the stigma
Founder of mentl, Scott Armstrong, said: “At mentl, we firmly believe that everyone should thrive, and that begins with open, honest conversations about mental health. These awards are designed to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in both the workplace and our communities. We seek to recognise those unsung heroes who have stepped forward to make a difference and challenge the status quo.
“We aim to raise the bar on what good looks like in organisations, celebrating best practice and heroing the great work already being done. Join us in recognising the champions of mental health and celebrating those who have taken a stand to make a difference.
“Together, we can break the barriers, tackle stigma, and create a world where everyone thrives.”
In addition to recognising outstanding organisations, the mentl awards 2023 will also honour individual Mental Health Heroes.-- TradeArabia News Service
