Creighton University is recognized as Chapter of the Month for outstanding advocacy work promoting mental health accessibility and awareness on campus.| Active Minds
chapter basics Chapter basics a What can chapters do on campus? Like most student organizations, Active Minds chapters hold regular meetings to plan| Active Minds
connect with active minds staff Hoping to chat with a team member from the National Office? Interested in brainstorming? Or maybe you just have a few| Active Minds
welcome to your chapter hub! Welcome to the Active Minds Chapter Hub, as part of the Active Minds Chapter Network, you have exclusive access to a plethora| Active Minds
Once you're ready to officially register your Active Minds Chapter, please complete this form and we'll finalize your registration.| Active Minds
The Emerging Scholar Fellowship, generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macy’s, is a unique opportunity for students| Active Minds
get help now text BRAVE to 741-741 Crisis Text Line 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Text/call 988 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) go to the emergency room| Active Minds
So, it’s that time of the year again — January rolls around, and suddenly everyone’s making resolutions and reflecting on life. But here’s the thing:| Active Minds
The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy is the only leadership development and mental health advocacy academy that empowers Black, Indigenous, and| Active Minds
What are Active Minds Chapters? Active Minds chapters are student-led, school-based groups that lead conversation, culture change, and advocacy throughout| Active Minds
share your story We invite you to share your story of hope or recovery with Active Minds. Whenever someone takes the brave step of sharing their story,| Active Minds
The Active Minds' blog is a collection of mental health experiences shared by real young adults across the country that give messages of hope.| Active Minds
Election season often brings heavy political discussions. The constant barrage of political narratives, whether in debates, news outlets, social media, or| Active Minds
To undergo the painful process of self-reflection regarding an eating disorder, and then follow that up with the gut-wrenching vulnerability of asking for| Active Minds
The new year brings intentions of resetting, creating goals, and making the most of this fresh start. Often, we find ourselves adopting new habits,| Active Minds
The clinical definition of well-being comprises four components: the individual realizes their abilities, can cope with the everyday stresses of life, can| Active Minds
We are looking forward to partnering with you to bring Send Silence Packing® to your community. Below you will find a set of tools and resources to| Active Minds
Empowering you to take action With a presence at more than 800 campuses, schools, communities, and workplaces each year, we’re reducing the stigma| Active Minds
From the advisors (school counselors): Kaitlyn Robichaud and Courtney Selig This blog was written by Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Active Minds| Active Minds
From the students (officers): Aliyah Chapman, Liz Kowlski, Rylee McTernan, Morin Yacoub, and Maren Bowmen This blog was written by student leaders at| Active Minds
As a former educator on the south side of Chicago, I know firsthand the excitement and challenges of launching a new school year. The start of the school| Active Minds
The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school| Active Minds
It is officially the start of the new school year in our home. For me, the last few days have been packed with back-school-shopping for my new middle schooler, orchestra supplies, theater fundraisers, and monitoring my own mental health as a single parent during this time. For you, though, I imagine the back-to-school transition is...| Active Minds
your voice is your power Calling on mental health advocates to help establish a school culture of caring and support, especially for BIPOC and LGBTQ+| Active Minds
Conferences are amazing opportunities to learn, network, and get inspired. But let's face it: they can also be overwhelming. With packed schedules, endless information, and the constant buzz of activity, it's easy to forget about yourself. That's why self-care is essential for thriving, not just surviving, a conference.| Active Minds
Our speakers give hope a voice. Learn more about bringing an Active Minds Speaker to your campus or community for a memorable speaking engagement.| Active Minds
applications now being accepted Interested in bringing the Send Silence Packing display to your community? Each year, Send Silence Packing visits 60-80 schools and communities, typically with a focus on the eastern half of the U.S. in the fall and the western half of the nation in the spring. bring Send Silence Packing to your...| Active Minds
The Send Silence Packing exhibit travels the country to end the silence that surrounds mental health, and advance suicide prevention.| Active Minds
A big thank you to our incredible Summer 2024 interns, our biggest advocates for mental health awareness! Every semester, our class of interns at Active Minds contributes to important initiatives, including chapter support, program development, fundraising, and so much more. We’re grateful for the work our interns have done this summer and their contributions toward mental health awareness.| Active Minds
Heads up, Active Minds fam! We all know that attending mental health events can be incredibly rewarding. But let's be honest, sometimes the topics can be triggering. Flashbacks? Anxiety spikes? We've all been there. But fear not, because we're here with a battle plan for self-care to help you navigate those tough moments and ** emerge victorious** from triggering events. ️| Active Minds
Are you a young adult who's passionate about mental health? Feeling the weight of stress, anxiety, or just the pressure to be "okay"? You're not alone! Millions of young people just like you are navigating the complexities of life, and sometimes it feels overwhelming.| Active Minds
Summer is here, but mental health awareness is a year-round mission! At Active Minds, we’re proud of the impact our traveling exhibit, Send Silence Packing (SSP), has made this year. Sharing Stories, Sparking Hope SSP uses powerful storytelling to educate young adults about mental health. By showcasing backpacks representing lives lost to suicide, the exhibit...| Active Minds
Did you know June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Men’s Mental Health Month or Men’s Health Month? It dates back to 1994, evolving from a bill championed by Kansas Senator Bob Dole. I prefer the term Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month as a man who is still figuring out his own...| Active Minds
“I’m so disappointed in myself” or “I wish I could’ve just done better,” are common things we say to ourselves after a period of perceived failure. Our feelings of sadness, anger, or even regret are completely valid at this time. It’s easy to get tunnel vision and only recognize the bad that comes out of...| Active Minds
Shout out to everyone who is graduating this year! Transitions can be full of mixed emotions – excitement, fear, eagerness, anxiety, hope, and anticipation, just to name a few! In transitional moments, I have found that maintaining positive interpersonal connections and taking purposeful action in alignment with my values and interests have supported me. About...| Active Minds
In recent years, there has been an increase in awareness surrounding mental health. Individuals from every generation have taken the initiative to shine a light on mental health and work towards decreasing the shame and misconceptions associated with mental health. With this being said, it is important to understand that everyone’s mental health journey is...| Active Minds
