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Featured blog: “The World Needs You Here” by Kelly Maguire
While September is officially “Suicide Prevention Month”, it is always an important time to remember those we have lost and take action to ensure everyone hears a message of hope: “The World Needs You Here”.
One way to join the movement is to fundraise for Active Minds – either individually or as a team. By holding a fundraiser, you can help spread the Active Minds message of hope with your community and gather with the spirit of giving. You can speak out and help change these conversations around mental health.
mental health resources
Use the resources below to prepare for responding to mental health struggles with our V-A-R conversation guide, tips on what to expect when offering help, and referral resources to consider if someone is having more than a bad day.
If you are worried someone may be considering suicide, find support immediately by texting “BRAVE” to 741-741. Stay with them until they are safe.
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Trace was a part of our inaugural Mental Health Advocacy Academy class, and is now a freshman at Johns Hopkins University – if you or a high school student in your life is passionate about making mental health advocacy, apply for our summer program! Find the link to apply in our bio.
#mentalhealth #highschool
In case you needed a reminder. 💛
What are your nighttime non-negotiables? #mentalhealth #restisproductive #worldsleepday
When's the last time you said something kind to yourself? We love these examples from @stacieswift, if you need some inspiration 💛
What have you been listening to on repeat?
#MentalHealth #InnerMonologue
If you’re a high school student interested in mental health advocacy, apply for this summer’s Mental Health Advocacy Academy! But you don’t have to take our word for it: hear from one of our first Academy participants, Jaylen, and then head to the link in our bio to learn more and apply!
Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization promoting mental health for young adults.