Active Minds Programs & Campaigns

Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.” Created by Active Minds and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), this report…

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Bringing Mental Health to Middle Schools (And to the Fairway)

When Active Minds received a three-year $3 million grant last year from United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Optum, our team could not have imagined the impact that this partnership would have on the growth of our community. We are proud to announce that thanks to their support, we are bringing our proven peer-to-peer…

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How to Get Involved in Mental Health Advocacy As a High School Student

Are you a high school student looking to become more involved in mental health advocacy in your community? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you fit this description or know someone who does. Well, allow me to tell you some amazing news: the Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy is gearing up to take on…

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Your Guide to Talking to Student Athletes About Mental Health

The relationship between physical and mental health is one that is becoming increasingly apparent — including among top-performing athletes. Professional athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have made clear the impact their mental well-being has on their athletic performance, and we are better understanding how we can support student athletes in protecting their mental…

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Your Guide to Mental Health Legislation in 2023

Today, on World Social Justice Day, we are reminded of the ongoing struggle to create a more just and equitable society for all. Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced…

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Active Minds’ 2023 Emerging Scholars Break Down Mental Health Barriers

Active Minds is proud to announce the 2023 Emerging Scholars Fellowship cohort! This fellowship gives Black, Indigenous, and students of Color (BIPOC) students the opportunity to be mentored by national experts in the mental health field as they complete independent, funded research projects. This year, we chose these six fellows with projects focusing on various…

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A Year of Growth, Impact, and Changing the Culture Around Mental Health

It’s been a year. An absolutely extraordinary year to be a part of Active Minds. For most of our history, Active Minds has been an organization that impacted so many but was held and managed by so few. As the founder and executive director, I’ve typically worked with a small (but mighty!) team to help…

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Discussing Mental Health After College with Rory McIlroy

I’ll be honest: talking about mental health and Active Minds with Rory McIlroy was not on my 2022 bingo card. But, that’s where I spent this weekend, as a representative of Active Minds, sharing their life-saving mission on national television next to some of the sports’ greatest stars. I’ve been a part of Active Minds…

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Three Ways You Can Center Mental Health in Your School

With increasing urgency over the last few years, educators, school administrators, and even researchers have taken a deeper dive into what equity and inclusion truly looks like within the education system, specifically as it relates to the creation of school policies, initiatives, and programs that take place at the district level and within the walls…

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How You Can Help End the Silence Around Suicide

Content Warning: Mention of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. When I was 16, I was with a family member when they attempted suicide. I had to go with them to the emergency room, where they received treatment and thankfully, survived. It was kept very quiet in my family. My parents are divorced and one of…

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