World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit
World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit takes place on Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY, and runs until 3:00 PM. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.
About this event
The Global Mental Health Task Force hosts its first annual World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit. Leaders from policy, science, and healthcare convene for candid conversations on innovation and progress. The event features expert panels, keynote discussions, and a seated luncheon focused on mental health systems.
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This October, the Global Mental Health Task Force will convene its first annual World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit, bringing together an invitation-only diverse group of leaders shaping what comes next in mental health. Throughout the Summit, voices from policy, investment, science, technology, healthcare, philanthropy, nonprofit and for-profit innovation, and lived experience will come together to examine where progress is happening, where barriers remain, and what becomes possible when we stop working in silos. Expect candid conversations at the intersection of science, systems, capital, and human experience, including: Mental Health Across Generations: changing needs, new models, and the innovations reshaping care Psychedelics: Progress, Policy & Protocols: where science, regulation, and responsible implementation meet Brain Health: From the Lab to Life: translating emerging research into healthier, longer lives Investing in Mental Health: where capital is flowing, what investors are looking for, and what still needs funding Special Guest Speakers: intimate discussions with influential voices across mental health, culture, and leadership The Summit will combine a seated luncheon, expert panels, keynote conversations, and curated introductions, creating space not only to hear from the people leading change, but to connect with them. This is a room for people who believe the future of mental health will require all of us. Attendance is by invitation or approved registration. Interested guests may submit their interest through this form for review by the Summit hosts.
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Details
- When
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM (EDT) · until 3:00 PM
- Where
- United Nations Headquarters
- Address
- United Nations Headquarters, 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit?
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT.
- How much are tickets for World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit?
- Entry is free.
- Where is World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit?
- United Nations Headquarters, United Nations Headquarters, 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA, New York, NY.
- Where can I buy tickets for World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does World Mental Health Week Leadership Summit end?
- It runs until 3:00 PM.
