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Visit the Active Minds blog to view all our posts, with topics ranging from advocacy, to COVID-19 response, to chapter news.| Active Minds
Visit the Active Minds blog to view all our posts, with topics ranging from advocacy, to COVID-19 response, to chapter news.| Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.| Active Minds
managing my anxiety anxiety takes different forms: how it may look Fear of or anxiety toward social or performance situations and interactions how| Active Minds
Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. As someone interested in mental health, you may know the numbers to the Crisis Text Line (text| Active Minds
Sarah Berendt is currently studying social work at Lourdes University in Sylvania, OH. She is founder and president of Active Minds at Lourdes University| Active Minds
Mental health tips and resources to remember as you care for a loved one who is living with depression or bipolar disorder.| Active Minds
What if someone needs you? What will you do? Show you care. Just being there can make all the difference. Click below for ideas on how to help a friend| Active Minds
suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults mental health issues are prevalent among young adults Sometimes referred to as the| Active Minds
mental illness is treatable and you deserve to get better never be afraid to ask for help Here are 12 signs and symptoms of mental illness you might| Active Minds
Self-care is not selfish. You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others. self-care and mental health Ideally, we all engage in regular| Active Minds
Students need to hear that their mental well-being is more important than any grade or class. Discuss taking care of one’s mental health as a priority.| Active Minds
Even when our family member knows in their head we love them, it can be difficult to feel it’s true. empowering the ones we love It’s hard to see a| Active Minds
cultivating mental wellness in the workplace According to recent data from the CDC: Only 29% of individuals with depression reported contacting a| Active Minds
a guide for students on how to create policy changes that result in long-term campus support for mental health Complete the form below to download the| 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
what are the top things we need to know as a chapter? What are the top things we need to know as a chapter? a What are the Chapter Foundations? Chapter| 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
Active Minds is proud to be offering grants to select community colleges nationwide to launch new Active Minds Chapters.| 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
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
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
applications now being accepted Interested in bringing the Send Silence Packing display to your community? Each year, Send Silence Packing visits 60-80| Active Minds
send silence packing traveling display Send Silence Packing encourages people to seek out resources for themselves, friends, or loved ones. Trained| 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
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
