Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Two years. It’s been two full years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in the United States and the effects have been as deep as they have been wide. We have all experienced loss in our own ways. From those who battled COVID themselves, to those who…
Sleep. It’s something that most people yearn for throughout the day but can never seem to get enough of, especially during the week after daylight savings time. I’m sure I’m not alone right now in wishing I had just a bit more rest as I move throughout my day. In addition to the more obvious…
Mental health has become an increasingly discussed topic over the past few years. More and more, people are willing to open up about their struggles, discuss strategies they’ve used to feel better, and help their loved ones through the same battles. Despite this, access to mental health resources remains inequitable and in many communities, the…
Okay, deep breath in and out. Just ignore him. “Sorry about that sweetheart. Looks like you could use some more practice. Maybe don’t be so ambitious next time.” As I head out of the gate, angry to the point of tears, I decide that one, I will never speak to this man ever again and…
This week, President Biden tackled a variety of pressing issues in his first State of the Union address since taking office, including introducing a renewed focus on the mental health crisis plaguing the United States. As part of his unity agenda, the President announced a national mental health strategy to tackle three main hurdles currently…
It’s hard to pinpoint when exactly I started developing an eating disorder. Maybe it was when I started comparing myself to others, or perhaps it was when I started paying attention to caloric content and searching for weight loss methods. No matter when it started, all I know for sure is that the experiences and…
When you think of social justice, mental health may not be the first, second, or even fifth thought to come to mind. But, it should be. Social justice is an all-encompassing field that touches every part of our lives and has a unique definition for each person you ask. To me, it means celebrating the…
Last week, the Active Minds community gathered at our 2022 National Conference to “turn up” the conversation around mental health and discuss the future of mental health in schools, on campuses, and in our communities! More than 1,000 students, chapter advisors, advocates, and professionals registered to learn how we can amplify conversations about mental health…
When it comes to love, it’s easy to only focus on our current relationship status, especially today. However, it’s important to remember that all forms of love in our life (platonic love, familial love, and of course, self-love) have a place on Valentine’s Day. That’s why I want to encourage you to put yourself first…
We are proud to announce the Active Minds 2022 Emerging Scholars Fellowship cohort! The Emerging Scholars Fellowship, generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Avi and Sandra Nash, provides an opportunity for students to be mentored by experts in the mental health field while they work to complete independent, funded research projects….
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.