Home 
About Us
About Us | About Us |
|
|
|
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. Video about Active Minds
The Active Minds VisionTo 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. Links in this section: |
voices
"Becoming an advocate for mental health has been one of the
most rewarding and challenge achievements in my life. I decided the best way to make my voice heard was to run for
vice president of the Oregon
State University
chapter of Active Minds. It has not been easy fighting to reduce the stigma involved
with mental health. I am a member of the
Army ROTC on campus and I can tell you first hand that many men simply think
that talking about your problems is a joke.
I am a man and
I feel no shame in talking to people about my feelings and emotions. I want to live in a society that considers me
normal."
speakers
get help
connect
find us on
