Press Releases
Olympian and Mental Health Champion Manteo Mitchell Joins Active Minds as Ambassador
Olympic silver medalist and mental health advocate promotes mental and physical wellness WASHINGTON – Today, Active Minds, the largest youth mental health nonprofit in the U.S., announced that Olympian and mental health advocate Manteo Mitchell will serve as the organization’s newest ambassador. Known for his remarkable achievements on the track, Mitchell is equally passionate about…
Podcast Host Lexi Hidalgo Named Mental Health Youth Ambassador with Active Minds
Social media personality and content creator amplifies youth mental health support through authentic engagement WASHINGTON – Today, Active Minds, the largest youth mental health nonprofit in the U.S., announced Lexi Hidalgo, host of “The Moments Podcast”, as the organization’s newest ambassador. Since 2021, Hidalgo has built a space where her listeners feel understood and empowered….
Olympic Silver Medalist Manteo Mitchell to Keynote Active Minds’ Mental Health Conference
Active Minds reaches more than 8 million youth and young adults across 1,000 high schools, colleges, and communities by working directly with students to address mental health needs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Active Minds, the largest youth mental health nonprofit in the U.S., is thrilled to announce that Manteo Mitchell, Olympic Silver Medalist and dual-sport athlete,…
Singer-Songwriter Alexander Stewart Named Newest Active Minds Ambassador
Alexander Set To Be A Keynote Speaker At Active Minds’ 2024 Mental Health Conference WASHINGTON – Active Minds proudly announced today that singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart will serve as the organization’s newest ambassador, continuing his longstanding dedication to mental health advocacy and transparency regarding his mental health challenges. With heart-wrenching, vulnerable songs like “if you only…
Rita M. Barksdale Joins Active Minds Board of Directors
WASHINGTON – Today, Active Minds announced that Rita M. Barksdale, health and well-being advocate and Amazon Director, is the organization’s newest board member. “I feel privileged to share my time and expertise with an organization that is directly supporting the mental well-being of our nation’s youth,” said Barksdale. “Active Minds is helping build a world…
Singer-Songwriter Em Beihold Named Active Minds Ambassador
Artist and outspoken mental health advocate amplifies and normalizes discussions around mental health WASHINGTON – Today, Active Minds announced that singer-songwriter Em Beihold is the organization’s newest ambassador, using her platform to continue speaking up about mental health and how young people can support one another. Beihold, the artist behind the hit “Numb Little Bug,”…
New Data Emphasizes the Correlation Between Loneliness and Student Mental Health
College students who report feeling lonely are over 4 times more likely to experience severe psychological distress. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Active Minds, in close collaboration with higher ed virtual health provider TimelyCare, released new data that sheds light on the close relationship between loneliness and mental health, underscoring the profound impact of loneliness on…
Active Minds Awarded $350,000 to Bring Mental Health Programs to High School Students
Ulta Beauty partners with Active Minds to expand its impactful student-to-student model into schools across the country. WASHINGTON – Active Minds announced today that it has received a $350,000 grant from the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation to expand Active Minds’ youth-led mental health programs to 300 new schools through a comprehensive high school curriculum, an…
A.S.K. to Launch on Fourth Annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 16
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Active Minds to Launch A.S.K. Digital Experience Across YouTube The Experience is Designed To Teach Young People The New “Stop, Drop And Roll” For Emotional Support With Plans To Expand Internationally. NEW YORK CITY – SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, in partnership with more than 2,300 leading brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders globally,…
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…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.