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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Receive Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year in New York

The honor recognizes their advocacy for safer digital spaces for young people.

Overview

  • The Sussexes will accept the award at Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala on Oct. 9 at Spring Studios in New York City.
  • They will also take part in the nonprofit’s World Mental Health Day Festival on Oct. 10, co-producing conversations and presenting the Archewell Foundation’s Lost Screen Memorial.
  • Project Healthy Minds cited their global efforts to build a safer online world for families and to advance mental well-being as the basis for the recognition.
  • Founder and CEO Phillip Schermer called it a privilege to honor the couple, noting their leadership and commitment to mental health awareness.
  • Festival programming will spotlight Archewell’s Parents’ Network for families affected by online harms, with speakers including Katie Couric, Deepak Chopra, Jonathan Haidt, Rich Kleiman and parent advocates.