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As #Pride month comes to a close, know that the conversation should not stop here. Our LGBTQ+ resource hub has tools for learning and advocacy, stories from our community, and additional learning and action resources to reference year-round – find it at the link in our bio. 💛 ...
Being proud might look different for everyone – whatever way you celebrate #Pride, know that the Active Minds community sees you and accepts you for your true self. We're so glad you're here.
Find our LGBTQ+ hub at the link in our bio for resources and ways to show your support this Pride month 💛 ...
Find support and resources at the link in our bio. 💛 ...
We are so grateful you're here, and we're grateful for every single aspect of you are – there are no exceptions. This #Pride, celebrate every part of yourself and know you are valued!
For info + resources to help you advocate for yourself and your community, head to our LGBTQ+ resource hub at the link in our bio. 💚💙 ...
#Pride is a great time to reflect on the choices we make with our words – if you find that you've made a mistake, CALM, the microaggression repair tool, developed in partnership with @clasp_dc and @trevorproject, can help. The first step is C, which stands for Center the Other Person. Put the situation in perspective – don’t make excuses or say that you had good intentions or focus on “you” at all. See this as an opportunity to improve your relationship with the person you committed the microaggression against.
To find the rest of the steps and learn more, head to the link in our bio! ...
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How do you support your friends and loved ones? Let us know in the comments!
It's normal to feel sad or overwhelmed right now. It can also be easy to get caught up in all the breaking news – so the question becomes, what can we do when we feel powerless?
New on the blog ⬇️
Protecting Your Mental Health Following the Recent Supreme Court Rulings - Active Minds
During times of political and social uncertainty, such as the recent Supreme Court rulings, it's important to take care of your mental health.
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Know your worth. It can be easier said than done, but YOU bring a unique perspective and experience to this world. There is only ONE of you and we're so glad you are here.
Join us on tour! We're currently accepting applications for Send Silence Packing display coordinators – help us spread awareness across the country! Apply today 👇
Send Silence Packing Display Coordinator - Active Minds
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New on the blog: Meet the Summer 2022 Active Minds interns!
Meet Active Minds' Summer 2022 Interns! - Active Minds
Meet Active Minds' summer 2022 interns and learn more about their passion for mental health, their favorite self-care, and fun facts!
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"This #Pride Month, I’m proud of my intersectional identity, and the work that I and so many other young organizers are doing in our communities nationwide."
Hear more from Yamali on the blog ⬇️
Taking Pride in My Intersectional Identity and the Power It Gives Me - Active Minds
Active Minds student Yamali shares about her experiences as a queer Latiné, and the work she does to make her communities safer for all.
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Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization promoting mental health for young adults.
Apply today to become a Send Silence Packing Display Coordinator with Active Minds. Spend the next few months on the road to bring this powerful message of hope and action to communities across the country. Have questions? Reach out to our team here.
Kevin Briggs shares his experiences while patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge as both an officer and a sergeant with the California Highway Patrol and includes his own personal story of physical and mental health challenges including recovery, military service, surviving the suicide of a loved one, divorce, and depression.
Briggs’ story has been featured in The New Yorker, People, and Men’s Health magazines and on The Steve Harvey Show and NPR’s Bob Edward’s Radio Show. Kevin also received the 2016 Visionary Leadership Award from the National Council for Behavioral Health.