Hollywood & Mind, a new project focusing on the intersection of mental health and the entertainment industry founded by veteran journalist Cathy Applefield Olson, will launch on May 11, 2023, in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month. The ceremony is to be held.
At the one-day event held at founding sponsor UTA’s Beverly Hills campus, Hollywood & Mind will seek to bring together mental wellness experts with executives and talent in music, film, TV, digital, sports and other fields. . The organization says the event will feature discussions, performances and networking to promote industry collaboration and help destigmatize mental health.
Topics to be explored at the event include mental health storytelling, the power of song, talking about mental health in a live-fan context, and the best for talent and the well-being of those working in the entertainment industry. Methods included.
“As we deal with a growing mental health crisis in this country and around the world, the entertainment industry is committed to expanding the conversation, reducing stigma and effecting measurable change,” Applefield Olson said in a statement. is in a unique position.” “Until entertainment and mental health are intertwined, there is no alliance to bring together stakeholders, share learning, promote ideas and foster collaboration. Hollywood and Mind Mental It is a formal expression of the need and desire to come together to provide a powerful platform for both health professionals and the entertainment industry to communicate.
In addition to UTA, other confirmed sponsors of the inaugural Hollywood & Mind event include Hallmark Media, Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures, MTV Entertainment Studios and Publicis Health.
Additional programming, schedule and ticket information will be announced in the coming months. More information about Hollywood and Mind and the launch event can be found at www.hollywood-mind.com.