Welcome to Active Minds

Learn more about what we offer and how you can get involved

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Our mission is to support and empower young people to continue to lead and be advocates for mental health awareness and education. There are numerous opportunities for you to engage with Active Minds programming and to be a part of the Active Minds community. Hopefully, you will find something below that connects with you but feel free to explore the rest of the website as well. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Active Minds Chapters

This is the program that started it all. Active Minds Chapters are student-led, school-based groups that lead conversation, culture change, and advocacy throughout their communities. Whether you are in

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2024 Active Minds Mental Health Conference

Join us in Washington, D.C., August 2-3, for the chance to share ideas and advance knowledge about mental health education, advocacy, and awareness. It is the time for all of us to “Be The Change” when it comes to mental health. (Plus, Em Beihold was there last year and performed. You don’t want to miss who may be there this year!)

Behind The Backpacks

In this virtual exhibit, you will hear stories from those who have experienced struggle, loss, and hope firsthand, sharing them to help end the silence that surrounds mental health and suicide in our world.

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A.S.K. (acknowledge. support. Keep in touch.)

Active Minds has partnered with MTV and Mental Health is Health to develop a new tool to support peer-to-peer mental health engagement.

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Bring Active Minds to Your School

We are expanding our effective peer-to-peer model of mental health services to K-12 schools across the country. So whether you are a student, a staff member, a parent, or even a local resident, you can help bring change and advocacy around mental health to your community!

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Cause + Career

Are you wanting to explore or begin a career in mental health? Our Cause + Career resource hub, which includes an exploration tool and job listings, is designed to meet you in every step of the journey.

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Self-Care Resources

You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others. Find some tips and resources to help you take care of yourself easier.

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Event Listings

From Open Houses to Lunch & Learns to Curriculum Chats and more, attend an upcoming Active Minds event and leave better equipped to bring change to your community.

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Active Minds Store

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