The Carter Center

Atlanta-Based Carter Center Hosts Conversation with Comedian and Mental Health Advocate Chelsea Handler

1 min read · Long read · 2026

WHAT: Media are invited to cover a special conversation with comedian Chelsea Handler and Carter Center Mental Health and Caregiving Program Director Neetu Abad, Ph.D., on the power of telling your personal story to advance mental health awareness and policy.

Opening Remarks and Introductions by Paige Alexander, CEO, The Carter Center

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m. ET

WHERE: The Chapel, The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA

RSVP to attend in-person: Event is free, but attendees must RSVP to attend. In-person only and limited seating.

Contact: Rennie Sloan at rennie.sloan@cartercenter.org

The Carter Center

Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in over 90 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.

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