Blog Posts by amnaomohammed@gmail.com
We Are The Legacy: Commemorating 21 Years of Active Minds
Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. As someone deeply connected to its mission, Active Minds is a part of my identity, my journey as an advocate, and my experiences as a student. Reflecting on the 21 years since Alison…
Creating a Sustainable Self-Care Routine for Students
Self-care is something that everyone talks about — but what does it actually mean, and how do you create a routine that is both effective and sustainable? As a student, self-care isn’t always easy to fit into my schedule, but it remains an important part of taking care of our mental health. As I’ve learned…
Accessible Mental Health Care Shouldn’t Come Down to Luck
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…
Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society.