Press Releases
Laura Horne Recognized as Runner-Up in Nonprofit HR’s 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch List
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Active Minds is proud to announce that Laura Horne, Chief Program Officer, has been recognized as a runner-up in Nonprofit HR’s 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list. This prestigious honor celebrates Laura’s profound contributions to the nonprofit sector and her unwavering commitment to advancing mental health initiatives nationwide. As Chief Program…
The Hartford And Active Minds Collaborate To Support The Mental Health Of Young Adults
Insurer, nonprofit kick off partnership with digital guides for the next generation of workers, mental health event at Connecticut state capitol HARTFORD, Conn., April 4, 2024 – The Hartford, a leading provider of workers’ compensation and employee benefits, and Active Minds, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.