Active Minds

Lauren Lawler from Active Minds at Florida Institute of Technology says:

" My name is Lauren Lawler and I am a member of the National Student Advisory Committee for Active Minds, Inc. (Yay Region 2!!) I am also a member of the chapter at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, Florida. Our Chapter was formed in the fall of 2008, during my first semester as a student in the Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology. Instantly, I was drawn to Active Minds. The message was so positive and straight forward that I could not wait to sign up and start changing the conversation about mental health on my campus.

I have been an active member of the chapter at FIT for the past two years and we've been working together to make a difference on our campus and be the voice helping change the conversation about mental health. Active Minds' message is to encourage college students to reach out for help and not be ashamed of doing so. An important part of the Active Minds mission is to create a culture where students know they are not alone, since everyone, at one time or another, is going through something. I am thrilled to be part of an organization where people come together to break the negative stigma associated with mental health and will forever hold Active Minds near to my heart.

I have met many amazing people through this organization and my work with the SAC. I've had the pleasure of meeting members of different chapters and the Active Minds, Inc. staff, who are incredibly dedicated to the cause and are some of the most amazing people I have met. I am excited to continue working for this cause and spreading this message because, although short and sweet, it is incredibly important!"