SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Scout by Sutter Health™, a digital wellness tool for teens and young adults, is named Best Apps and Software in Health, Wellness and Fitness at the 28th Annual Webby Awards. The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the internet.
“Receiving a Webby Award highlights our commitment to supporting the mental wellness of our teens and young adults,” said Chris Waugh, chief innovation officer at Sutter Health. “We’ve designed Scout not just as a tool, but as a companion in the journey toward resilience and better mental health management.”
The award-winning platform enhances mental resilience among young individuals ages 13 to 22. It offers a suite of resources aimed at enhancing understanding and management of emotional health and mental stressors. Features include regular screenings for anxiety and depression, educational content on various mental health topics and personalized activities to foster emotional growth. Scout by Sutter Health™ is available for download in English and Spanish via the App Store or Google Play.
“What sets Scout apart is its educational, non-clinical approach, providing a user-friendly and relatable experience that encourages continuous engagement and application of practical coping skills,” said Tam Nguyen, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, director of ambulatory care for behavioral health at Sutter Health.
Explore Scout’s capabilities and celebrate its victory at the Webby Awards by watching a video created by Scout’s collaborators, Code and Theory. The video highlights Scout’s innovative features and the impact it has on its users.
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The Webby Awards, hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin, will take place in New York on May 13 and will be broadcasted on the organization’s social media channels. Founded in 1996 and hailed by The New York Times as the “Internet’s highest honor,” The Webby Awards is the foremost international award honoring Internet excellence. This year, the awards attracted nearly 13,000 entries from across the United States and over 70 countries.
