Press Releases
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 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…
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
Active Minds-TimelyMD Student Ambassadors Champion Campus Mental Health Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2022 | View online (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Today Active Minds and TimelyMD announced joint student ambassador programs at 16 colleges and universities, with the goal of driving awareness of and promoting resources that improve and support students’ mental health. Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health…
Active Minds Awards $90,000 to Rising Mental Health Professionals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2022 Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and advocacy for young adults, is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Emerging Scholars Nash Family Scholarship. This new scholarship, made possible by generous support from Avi and Sandra Nash, recognizes three students who are…
Active Minds Mentors White House Youth Mental Health Leaders
Forum highlighted importance of authentic storytelling to create change
Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization promoting mental health for young adults.