Nominations are now open for a global award recognising individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to mental health and well-being.
The Mental Health Award celebrates visionary leaders, advocates, researchers, and service providers whose innovative work is transforming lives through mental health programmes, public awareness campaigns, policy reform, and community-based support. It aims to spotlight efforts that reduce stigma, expand access to care, and uplift vulnerable populations around the world.
Eligible nominees include mental health professionals, researchers, non-profit organisations, media practitioners, educators, and grassroots leaders from diverse fields who are driving meaningful change in the mental health space.
Funding information
The award includes a two-phase funding opportunity for selected research teams:
1. Foundation Phase
Selected teams will receive £200,000 over 12 months to build their teams and develop a detailed proposal for a definitive effectiveness study. Projects must focus on psychological and/or social interventions and include implementation and scale-up strategies.
Research must be conducted in either the UK or a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) and include outcomes that are meaningful to people with lived experience, as well as a full economic evaluation.
2. Impact Phase
Teams that complete the Foundation Phase will be invited to apply for the Impact Phase, with awards ranging from £5 million to £8 million over a period of up to five years. Final funding limits will be confirmed during the Foundation Phase.
Eligibility criteria
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Nominations are welcome from any discipline relevant to mental health science.
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Applicants must be affiliated with eligible organisations worldwide, excluding mainland China.
Click here to submit a nomination.
Deadline: November 11, 2025
Nominations are now open for a prestigious global award that recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to mental health and well-being. The Mental Health Award is designed to honor visionary leaders, advocates, researchers, and service providers who are transforming lives through mental health innovations, public awareness campaigns, and policy reforms. This award aims to highlight efforts that help reduce stigma, expand care access, and support vulnerable populations globally. Eligible nominees include professionals, researchers, non-profits, media practitioners, educators, and grassroots leaders from diverse fields contributing to meaningful change in mental health.
The award features a two-phase funding opportunity for selected research teams. In the Foundation Phase, chosen teams receive £200,000 over 12 months to build teams and develop proposals focusing on psychological or social interventions, along with implementation and scale-up strategies. Research should be carried out in the UK or a low- and middle-income country and include outcomes significant to those with lived experiences and a comprehensive economic evaluation. Successful teams may then apply for the Impact Phase, with funding between £5 million and £8 million over up to five years.
Nominations are open to any discipline relevant to mental health science, with applicants needing affiliation with eligible organizations worldwide, excluding mainland China. The deadline for submissions is November 11, 2025.
