Join us at Hudson Yards
ON World Mental Health Day

On Tuesday, October 10th, join us for Project Healthy Minds' second-annual World Mental Health Day Festival at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Explore the inspiring programming and register below.

Move for your mental health
Move for your mental health

Get your endorphins flowing with a series of benefit rides from SoulCycle and group fitness classes from Equinox.

Meditate for your mental health
Meditate for your mental health

Find peace and quiet amid the noise of the city with a series of guided and sonic meditation sessions led by expert instructors.

Gather for your mental health
Gather for your mental health

Hear from consequential voices in public policy, media, culture, sports, business, and academia about the future of mental health in the US.

Fuel for your mental health
Fuel for your mental health

Enjoy exclusive menu items at Hudson Yards restaurants and bakeries. A percentage of proceeds will go towards addressing the mental health crisis.

2023 Festival Schedule

7:00 AM

Guided Meditation: "From Anxiety to Creativity"
Join Will Cady, author of “Which Way is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics” for a Seven Directions Meditation that will help calm your nervous system and unlock inspiration.

Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, 24th Floor

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SoulCycle Benefit Ride
Join us for a SoulCycle class to raise money to expand access to mental health services. 100% of proceeds will go directly to addressing the mental health crisis. Clip in and enjoy a high-vibe class taught by one of SoulCycle’s amazing instructors.

SoulCycle Hudson Yards

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Wake Up & Run For Mental Health!
Join Emmy Award-winning content creator Timm Chiusano, ultra-marathoner Kelly Chiusano, Founder & CEO of Visionary Music Group Chris Zarou, and the Project Healthy Minds New York City Marathon Team for an energizing six-mile jog down the west side. We will leave from SoulCycle and return there together.

Outside SoulCycle Hudson Yards

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8:00 AM

SoulCycle Benefit Ride
Join us for a SoulCycle class to raise money to expand access to mental health services. 100% of proceeds will go directly to addressing the mental health crisis. Clip in and enjoy a high-vibe class taught by one of SoulCycle’s amazing instructors.

SoulCycle Hudson Yards

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9:00 AM

SoulCycle Benefit Ride
Join us for a SoulCycle class to raise money to expand access to mental health services. 100% of proceeds will go directly to addressing the mental health crisis. Clip in and enjoy a high-vibe class taught by one of SoulCycle’s amazing instructors.

SoulCycle Hudson Yards

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9:30 AM

Equinox Group Fitness Class: Vinyasa Flow
This timeless approach to yoga links movement and breath through flowing sequences. Unlock your body's potential, challenge your limits, and soothe your mind in this transformative practice.

Equinox Hudson Yards

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10:30 AM

Equinox Group Fitness Class: Sonic Meditation
Ground yourself in an immersive, 45-minute journey with guided meditation and the live sounds of instruments like chimes, singing bowls, and rain sticks. An Equinox Exclusive. 

Equinox Hudson Yards

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11:00 AM

"From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story Behind The Story with Zak Williams”
Join Degen Pener, Deputy Editor of The Hollywood Reporter, in conversation with Zak Williams, CEO & Founder of PYM and dedicated mental health advocate. Zak, Robin Williams’ son, will share his personal story and mental health journey, and highlight the powerful connection between grief, resilience, and advocacy.

30 Hudson Yards, Warner Bros. Discovery, Theater 2 

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Panel: "Race and Mental Health: Creating an Inclusive Culture of Wellbeing"
Join Karen Pavlin, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at ServiceNow, Vanessa Smith, President of ServiceNow.org, and Lisa Skeete Tatum, Founder & CEO of career growth platform Landit, for a discussion on the inextricable link between mental health and racial equality. Panelists will share their perspectives on how embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion can have transformative impacts on our overall well-being, both in the workplace and beyond. Moderated by Brian Offutt, Chair of Project Healthy Minds' Board of Directors.

50 Hudson Yards, ServiceNow, 74th Floor

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12:00 PM

Mainstage Talk: "Ending the Stigma: From Silence to Solutions"
Moderated by CNN Anchor Poppy Harlow, join David Axelrod, former Chief Strategist and White House Senior Advisor to President Obama and Founding Director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, and Sally Yates, former Deputy Attorney General and Partner at King & Spalding, for a powerful conversation about personal loss, the importance of ending the stigma on mental health, and mental health’s role in our nation’s policy and politics.

30 Hudson Yards, Warner Bros. Discovery, Theater 2 

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The Harvard Series: "The Surprising Science Linking Mental Health and Air Quality"
Healthy air makes for healthy minds. Find out why in this discussion between noted Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Associate Professor Joe Allen and psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, creator of @ThePsychDoctorMD. You’ll leave with simple steps you can take to ensure that the air you breathe supports your mental health.

30 Hudson Yards, Warner Bros. Discovery, River Room

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1:30 PM

"The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit: Mental Wellness in a Digital Age"
Join NBC's Carson Daly and parents for a discussion on building community and creating positive change for a safer online world for young people, with special guests Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy.

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3:30 PM

Mainstage Talk: "Changing the Game: How the Sports World Can Revolutionize the Mental Health Landscape"
Join Indianapolis Colts Owner & Vice Chair, Kalen Irsay Jackson, and Global Head of Mental Health at YouTube, Jessica Divento Dzuban, for a discussion on the role of athletes in changing the conversation around mental health. Moderated by national freelance writer Anna Katherine Clemmons.

30 Hudson Yards, Warner Bros. Discovery, Theater 2 

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The Harvard Series: "The Influencer Playbook for Tomorrow’s Mental Health Campaigns"
Social media influencers are today's new media gatekeepers, trusted and watched by millions. They are critical partners for disseminating public health information. Be the first to learn about brand-new Harvard research on influencer partnerships—and what it means for those designing tomorrow’s mental health campaigns. Featuring: Amanda Yarnell, senior director, Harvard School of Public Health’s Center for Health Communication, Matt Motta, assistant professor, Boston University School of Public Health, Kate Speer, creator and mental health advocate, Sasha Hamdani psychiatrist and creator @ThePsychDoctorMD, and Ifelola Ojuri, strategic partner manager @ YouTube Health (moderator)

30 Hudson Yards, Warner Bros. Discovery, River Room

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5:30 PM

SoulCycle Benefit Ride
Join us for a SoulCycle class to raise money to expand access to mental health services. 100% of proceeds will go directly to addressing the mental health crisis. Clip in and enjoy a high-vibe class taught by one of SoulCycle’s amazing instructors.

SoulCycle Hudson Yards

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6 - 10 PM

Project Healthy Minds Inaugural Gala at Spring Studios in Tribeca
Hosted by Carson Daly, Host & Producer of NBC’s “The Voice” & Co-Anchor of “The TODAY Show”. Famed artist Peter Tunney (co-creator of Miami’s Wynwood Walls) is the Artistic Curator. At the gala, Peter will be unveiling a stunning art installation that speaks to the state of mental health in America. Evening will be capped off with a musical performance by Grammy-nominated hip-hop star Logic.

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2023 festival schedule

7:00 AM

Ride Like You Give A Sh*t with SoulCycle - 7 AM [Register]
Kick-off WMHD with an electric, full-body and whole-mind benefit ride to raise money for mental health. 100% of proceeds will be donated to mental health. Participating companies will match the money raised by participants.

A Sound Bath Meditation Experience with Will Cady, Author of “Which Way is North” (Penguin Random House, coming out on WMHD): Join us at 35 Hudson Yards for an elevated sound bath meditation experience.

8:00 AM

Ride Like You Give A Sh*t with SoulCycle Ride

A Sound Bath Meditation Experience Session #2

9:00 AM

Ride Like You Give A Sh*t with SoulCycle Ride #3

VIP Power Breakfast at Equinox Hotel

10:30 AM

Ride Like You Give A Sh*t with SoulCycle Ride #4

11:00 AM

ServiceNow: Mental Health in a Time of Change Panel @ ServiceNow Hudson Yards: Join us for a discussion on how our ever-changing world and the complexities of our future can impact our mental health. Panelists will share their perspectives on how navigating difficult and complex realities, like racial inequities, AI, and climate change, can impact our overall well-being. Learn how to find positivity in the midst of change -- and how to embrace opportunities to create a more just and equitable world where everyone can thrive. 

12:00 PM

Opening Mainstage Keynote Fireside Chat with Sally Yates & David Axelrod at HBO Theater

12:30 PM

VIP Food Tasting Tour of Hudson Yards: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP food tour of Hudson Yards – learning about the relationship between gut health and mental health, hearing from some of the world’s preeminent chefs about the mental health impacts of working in the restaurant industry, and tasting some of the best food in NYC along the way.

1:00 PM

“Coping with Grief” or  “Mental Health in the Creator Economy Era” Mainstage Fireside Chat @ HBO Theater

2:00 PM

“The Power of Sports in Mental Health” Mainstage Fireside Chat in the HBO Theater with Indianapolis Colts Owner & Vice Chair Kalen Irsay Jackson, YouTube, and the NFL

3:00 PM

“The Founder’s Journey: Where Hustle Culture Meets Mental Health” (Topic TBC) Mainstage Fireside Chat @ HBO Theater

5:30 PM

Ride Like You Give A Sh*t with SoulCycle Ride #4

6 PM - 10 PM

Project Healthy Minds Inaugural Gala at Spring Studios Tribeca10:00 p.m. Hosted by Carson Daly, Host & Producer of NBC’s “The Voice” & Co-Anchor of “The TODAY Show”. Famed street artist Peter Tunney (co-creator of Miami’s Wynwood Walls) is the Artistic Curator. At the gala, Peter will be unveiling a stunning art installation that speaks on the state of mental health in America. Evening will be capped off with a musical performance.

World mental Health Day 2022

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