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
understanding our stress & anxiety In both good times and bad, most people may feel stressed or anxious in some aspect of their lives. STRESS: a| Active Minds
there is help and there is hope 3 places to find help on campus… talk with a person you trust Talk with a parent, medical doctor, religious leader,| 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
Whether we are having a bad day, feeling stressed, struggling with anger, or feeling nothing at all, we don’t have to just live with it. There are tools available to help us uncover what’s going on beneath the surface and to take action.| Active Minds
what to do when a friend or loved one is struggling with their mental health reaching out is important Knowing that a friend or loved one is struggling| 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
giving hope a voice create a memorable experience for your group SPECIAL NOTE: In this new era of hybrid work and learning, we offer virtual presentations| 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
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
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
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
It’s never too early to start planning for your future. As you return to school looking forward to charting a new year, it’s important to consider how| 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
Understanding Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide Prevention Awareness Month takes place every September and is dedicated to raising awareness| 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| Active Minds
We can let others know we don’t think less of them for seeking help by bringing the conversation out into the open. A guide for programming to reduce| Active Minds
Is it More Than a Bad Day? While depression, bipolar disorder, and feeling low are all undoubtedly challenging to experience, they are not the same.| Active Minds