Press Releases

Surgeon General Launches Nationwide “We Are Made to Connect” College Tour to Inspire Students to Build, Strengthen, and Prioritize Relationships

After Warning about the Profound Public Health Challenge Loneliness Poses – Especially for Young Adults – Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to Issue 5-for-5 Connection Challenge to Students to Help Build More Connection in Their Lives (Washington, DC) — Recognizing the significant challenges that loneliness, social isolation, and mental health pose to college-aged Americans, the…

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ShareWell Partners with Active Minds to Give Free Peer Support to LGBTQIA+ Youth

Launching on World Mental Health Awareness Day, the partnership aims to address the urgent need for LGBTQIA+ youth mental health support NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ShareWell, the first peer support platform connecting people over shared life experiences for healing and connection, today announced a new partnership with Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization mobilizing youth…

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MTV Entertainment Studios and Active Minds announce national campaign “A.S.K.” to address critical youth mental health challenge

A.S.K. – Acknowledge, Support, Keep-In-Touch – is a digital-first multimedia campaign that gives young people the tools to simply and effectively help someone and is part of MTVE’s ‘Mental Health is Health’ initiative New research from MTVE shows that young adults are most likely to turn to a friend first when struggling with their mental…

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Scripps Research receives momentous award from NIH to lead key programs in national All of Us Research Program

July 13, 2023 Contact: press@scripps.edu LA JOLLA, CA—Scripps Research announced today that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed funding for its Translational Institute to continue its work enrolling and engaging participants in the All of Us Research Program. The initial funding of $54 million will support Scripps Research Translational Institute’s work with a…

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Active Minds Awarded $600,000 to Expand Mental Health Education in K-12 Schools Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Alexa Lamanna Clark (202) 320-2766; ALClark@westendstrategy.com The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s grant supports Active Minds’ 1,000 in 1,000 commitment. WASHINGTON – Active Minds announced today that it has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) toward its commitment to expand the organization’s…

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Active Minds Awarded $200,000 to Equip 7,500+ Students with Mental Health Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Alexa Lamanna Clark (202) 320-2766; ALClark@westendstrategy.com Rite Aid Healthy Futures to fund resource hub, digital content series, expansion of Active Minds chapters WASHINGTON – Active Minds announced today that it has received a $200,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures. The funding will be used to develop…

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Active Minds Launches Mental Health Career and Professional Resource Platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Alexa Lamanna Clark, (202) 320-2766, ALClark@westendstrategy.com The Cause + Career professional development platform is the first-ever career site to feature mental health-focused career opportunities from all sectors and industries. WASHINGTON–As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, Active Minds today announced the launch of its career development website, Cause…

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Practitioners, Advocates Urge Swift Action on Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Screenings in Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Lacey Johnson, (202) 880-6989, activeminds@westendstrategy.com Colorado bill pushing for increased access to mental health screenings in schools passes committee vote; Active Minds calls for complete passage of bill in state legislature.  DENVER – Given Colorado’s track record of being among the states with the highest mental health…

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Active Minds and UNCF Release Recommendations for Supporting Mental Health in HBCUs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 — Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults, and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) are proud to announce the release of their latest report– Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing: Practical Approaches for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to…

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Purpose-Driven Skincare Brand Murad Partners With Active Minds to Combat the Global Health Epidemic of Stress 

Murad Honors Their Holistic Wellness Approach Through Active Minds Partnership

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