Programs for High School Students

High school students are more eager than ever before to empower their communities and peers to have the conversation about mental health. High school youth are change agents in their schools and communities and Active Minds supports them through chapter programming, direct-to-youth resources, and student leadership training. These programs are designed to give students research-informed and easily accessible mental health resources to topics that are important to them.

High School Advisory Board

Active Minds is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever High School Advisory Board. This paid leadership program provides passionate high school students with the opportunity to influence and contribute to the Active Minds organization directly. Together, the Board will support opportunities to develop Active Minds resources to support BIPOC and LGTBQ+ youth, provide input on outreach strategies, and provide feedback on mental health advocacy opportunities. As a board member, you will:

• Serve as a primary voice representing youth and young adults at Active Minds.
• Collaborate with the Programs team to create resources for the Your Voice Your Power (YVYP) Resource Hub.
• Participate in focus groups, provide feedback on programs, engage in program testing, and contribute to outreach efforts.
• Write blogs and contribute to marketing efforts to grow the Active Minds network.  Receive leadership and mental health advocacy training and work with multiple departments within the organization, gaining exposure to the nonprofit sector.

Applications for the High School Advisory Board close on January 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Advisory Board Membership will start in January 2025 and run through the end of the academic school year.

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Stipend: Members will receive $500 upon successful completion of program expectations. 

Active Minds Chapter Network

Active Minds Chapters are student-led, school-based groups that lead conversation, culture change, and advocacy throughout their communities.

Your Voice Is Your Power

Fueled by student voices, Your Voice Is Your Power Resource Hub provides youth with information about issues such as perfectionism, academic anxiety, and much more. This hub also connects students to skill development tools so that they can feel more empowered to lead.

Mental Health Advocacy Academy

The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy is a paid leadership opportunity that equips high school leaders with the skills needed to engage in mental health advocacy, civic leadership, and political engagement.

High School Curriculum

The Active Minds Peer-Powered Mental Health Curriculum for High Schools is created to provide students with the tools needed to facilitate the conversation about mental health with their peers in their classrooms or during after-school activities.