Blog Posts by Doah Shin
Inclusivity in Mental Health Research Can’t Happen Without Me and You
As the co-president of Active Minds at Vanderbilt University, a student studying psychology and public health, and as an Asian American woman, I’ve seen first-hand the effects that a lack of inclusive mental health support and resources can have on a community. It’s detrimental to not only those who are under-represented but to everyone existing…
Advice for My Freshman Self: College Mental Health Prep
Dear me, How are you feeling about going to college for the first time? Nervous, excited, a little bit of both? I get it. It can be overwhelming thinking about all the big changes that come with moving out on your own, making new friends, taking harder classes, and just growing up in general. Not…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.