Wellcome Trust Launches Global Mental Health Science Prize

The Wellcome Trust has established an international award recognizing innovations in mental health science. The prize, created in partnership with Nature, will celebrate breakthroughs with the goal of improving mental health care globally.

The award will recognize new pharmacological, psychological, social, and digital interventions from around the world. Organizers intend for the prize to accelerate the translation of research findings into practical applications. They also hope to influence policy decisions and, ultimately, transform lives affected by mental health issues.

The Wellcome Trust is a research charity based in London. They support scientists and researchers take on some of the world's biggest health challenges.