Active Minds

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Active Minds is the only organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses.  By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses, the organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.

Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses throughout North America.


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The Active Minds Vision

To destigmatize mental health disorders by promoting open, enlightened discussion of mental health; and to create a better life for all who suffer. To capitalize on the energy and dedication of young adults in the fight against the stigma that surrounds mental health disorders, and to educate, enlighten, and empower all young adults to ensure their own mental health before it ever reaches a tragic stage.


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Asher Morris from Active Minds at Yeshiva University says:

 

asher_morris2"[the national office has] been nothing but helpful...our chapter coordinator, Amy, has been an integral part of our campaign here at YU.  She has advised me on many issues regarding our chapter, from allowing me to bounce ideas off of her and providing me with exceptional feedback regarding the events we've planned, to being there when we have questions about random things Active Minds.  All-in-all, I'd say that the national office...really provides us with the perfect amount of information to run an outstanding chapter.  We've benefited a lot from them, and so has our campus."  

 

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