Activity

The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health

Type:

Award

Topic(s):

Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Select Populations and Health Disparities, Biomedical and Health Research, Public Health, Global Health

Board(s):

Studies under the IOM Executive Office

Activity Description

The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health is presented annually by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat established the award in 1991 out of a commitment to improving the science base and delivery of mental health services. This international award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health and is accompanied by a medal and $20,000.

Each year a selection committee appointed by the IOM reviews nominations based on selection criteria that reflect the ideals of Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat. Nominations will open in the spring of 2010, and the award will be presented at the IOM's Annual Meeting in October 2010 in Washington, D.C. The award ceremony affords an opportunity to both honor the recipients and recognize their achievements in the area of mental health services.