WHO Stands Up for Mental Health

fourth annual comedy benefit for the

Columbia-World Health Organization Center for Global Mental Health

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm EDT

at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St, NYC

Nothing beats doing something fun for a cause. Mental health and substance use issues affect someone in every family; someone you know, someone you love, and someone you care about. Join us for a fabulous evening of comedy that puts mental health front and center, for those joining us at Gotham Comedy Club and for communities around the globe.

The Columbia-World Health Organization Center for Global Mental Health works to reduce the burden of mental disorders, combat stigma, and expand access to evidence-based treatment worldwide. We advance research, build capacity in low-resource settings, and offer research and mentorship opportunities for scholars to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Net proceeds of the event will directly support these initiatives.

Host: Ashley Austin Morris

We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Ashley Austin Morris has agreed to host WHO Stands Up for Mental Health for the third consecutive year! Ashley is an actor, comedian, and writer. She recently starred as Roxanne Hertz in FX’s Fleishman Is In Trouble and played Nicole in Shonda Rhimes’ Inventing Anna. Other TV credits include The Other Two (HBO), The Bite, Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (Netflix), Tommy (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Prodigal Son (FOX), and Murphy Brown (CBS). Morris appeared in films such as Clint Eastwood’s Sully. Her theater work includes Die Mommie Die, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and Romance Novels for Dummies. Her comedy album Slightly Off debuted at number one on iTunes and Spotify, and she performs regularly at major comedy clubs. Her writing includes Libido Limbo and contributions to the off-Broadway show Stuffed.

Tickets include the stand-up comedy performance, top-shelf open bar, and appetizer reception.

Note: You must be 21+ to attend.

Schedule:

6:00 – 7:30 pm: Cocktail reception
7:30 – 9:00 pm: Comedy performance

Tickets:

  • Global Supporter (single ticket): $200
  • Global Champion Table (includes 4 tickets): $5,000
  • Global Benefactor Table (includes 6 tickets): $7,500
  • Global Ambassador Table (includes 8 tickets): $10,000

Please note that a 2.5% credit card transaction fee will be automatically added to your total at checkout.

If you are purchasing a table and would like to pay via check or bank transfer, please contact the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health at info@ccgmh.org.

Corporate Sponsorships: $25,000 and $50,000. For more information, please contact the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health at info@ccgmh.org.

Seating Policy: Guests will be assigned their table upon arrival. You can reach Gotham Comedy Club at (212) 367-9000.

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