Bill Lawrence will receive the 2026 Project Healthy Minds Storyteller of the Year Award. The TV creator will be honored at Project Healthy Minds’ annual World Mental Health Day Gala on October 8 at Spring Studios in New York.  Lawrence currently serves as the executive producer of five TV series, including “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” “Scrubs,” “Rooster” and “Bad Monkey,” among many others. Previously, he created and executive-produced the 2000s hit “Scrubs” and co-created “Cougar Town,” “Ground Floor,” “Spin City” and “Clone High.”  Across his acclaimed body of work, Lawrence has always prioritized telling human stories that explore mental health with “nuance and authenticity.”  Popular on Variety “As a creator, you hope your work helps people feel seen and a little less alone. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with people who lead with honesty, vulnerability and humor,” said Lawrence.…