Say hello to our wonderful group of summer 2018 interns! We are thrilled to learn and grow alongside you over the next few months! Taz Cullen Where do you go to school and what do you study? American University, Public Health and Environmental Science Where is home to you? Cedarburg, WI Which team/department are you…
There is a hidden beauty that mental illness carries. A beauty that is humbling and fills one with a feeling of gratefulness that is challenging to articulate. Accompanying the racing thoughts and the frightening nights are the people who lend themselves to those in need. When agitation takes hold, when pressured thoughts turn into headaches,…
June is Men’s Mental Health month! To be frank, mental illness among men is a public health concern that begs attention and should be addressed year-round. Here are just a few of the issues concerning men, especially while in college – all while studying and attending classes: Stress of being on your own, possibly for…
Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Whenever someone famous dies by suicide, I see my social media feeds fill with the numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and the Crisis Text Line (741741), and while that information is incredibly important to share, I am always left with a feeling that we…
Summer is in full swing! It’s time to find out if months of waiting and planning will pay off to make this summer one to remember! Like an over-reviewed blockbuster, sometimes summer can be overhyped. I know for me, while struggling with anxiety and depression, summer would sometimes become an anxious scramble to have as…
Anthony Bourdain took us around the world and helped all of us experience new places and cultures through the lens of curiosity and openness. Kate Spade was a female entrepreneur who showed so many of us what is possible when you dream big. These high-profile losses are felt globally, and they help us recognize just…
Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. I sit in the foothills of the Sierras, looking out at the mountains in the distance while reflecting on this tour that is now behind me. 18 displays. Hundreds of conversations that shook me, that made me feel everything at once. Countless amounts of individuals whose tireless…
May is “Mental Health Month.” In my opinion we should not just dedicate a month to mental health, but every single day! I understand the reasoning, but this topic is so important that it simply must have more focus. There is significantly more pressure on adolescents these days compared to when I was growing…
We’re all dressed up and ready to go! Take a look at Active Minds’ new website at activeminds.org. Over the past 15 years, we’ve found that people discover and stay with Active Minds for many different reasons, so the new site makes a special effort to meet you, wherever you are. For the person just…
Disclaimer: This post provides information regarding Netflix’s popular series 13 Reasons Why. Due to triggering and graphic content, Active Minds recommends that those who choose to watch do so with a friend or family member. We also recommend avoiding S1E13 (TW: suicide) and S2E13 (TW: sexual assault). Often, we hear about mental health only after…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.