Deutsche Bank receives Corporate Leadership Award for its support of mental health

Deutsche Bank received the 2023 Corporate Leadership Award for its long-standing support of mental health programs and resources. The award was given by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New York City, a leading mental health nonprofit organization whose mission is to help families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.

NAMI NYC specifically commended the bank for its “extraordinary commitment to supporting youth mental health programs across our communities.” This commitment has been a long-standing one through both internal and external bank channels including:

• Launching the global #Not Alone CSR campaign through the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, raising awareness and funds for youth mental health.
• Playing a leading role as a founding member of the Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative, unifying major financial institutions to collectively address mental health challenges in the workplace.
• Expanding our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services available around the clock.
• Training colleagues to be Mental Health First Aiders.
• Continuing to demonstrate outstanding leadership through Mental Health Awareness Month and its Employee Resource Group, dbEnable US, whose mission is to reduce the stigma around visible and invisible disabilities especially those concerning mental health by fostering open and honest conversations across the organization.

Rachel Duncan, Co-Chair of dbEnable US, said, “I am honored to accept this award on behalf of Deutsche Bank. Thank you to Alessandra DiGiusto, Head of Americas CSR, Gary Beyer, Chair of our Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Board, our Regional Management, my dbEnable Co-Chair, Katherine Ortega, and our entire Benefits team led by Shari Goldfarb, for all their support, as well as Matt Kudish and Rachel Steimnitz from NAMI NYC for their continued partnership and dedication. We are so grateful to be a part of this incredible network that is always learning, growing and connecting.”

Alessandra DiGiusto, Head of CSR Americas and Executive Director, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, said “We also share this award with our community partners who are so dedicated to providing critical mental health support to youth at this unprecedented time. Thank you NAMI-NYC for your partnership which has helped us expand the reach and impact of critical youth mental health services through schools and community-based programming.”

Matthias Krause, COO of the Americas, said, “I feel honored that our bank received this award and am so proud of everyone involved. This award is a testament to the bank’s ongoing commitment in this space and recognition of the inspiring work and dedication from so many colleagues.”