Active Minds

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For many of us, mental health has become intertwined into our everyday conversations — chatting with our friends about daily stressors, reading social media posts about managing anxiety, and meeting with a therapist when things feel out of control. The good news?

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

American Education Week provides a crucial opportunity to shed light on an issue that continues to be ignored: the need to support the mental health of both students and educators. The American education system needs to be full of mental health champions. And it can be.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I was fourteen years old when I was introduced to the space of mental health advocacy. Without this psychoeducational and stigma-reducing program, I would have never pursued professional help for my own mental health or a professional career in mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2023

Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. Kimbrough , Interim Executive Director for BMRI, wants the symposium to dive deeply into mental health and how it affects Black men and their communities.

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Active Minds

JULY 25, 2023

Mental health awareness and access to treatment have grown immensely in the past few decades. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reported that 47.2% adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021. At the same time, BIPOC individuals are also the least likely to seek out or have access to treatment.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Vote Early Day, a national movement created in 2020, is a chance for you to take action on important mental health initiatives and become an active member of our political process. These elections hold equal, if not greater, importance, as they determine how laws are enacted, especially in areas like mental health.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced by different marginalized groups, especially when it comes to mental health.

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Active Minds

APRIL 4, 2023

At Active Minds, we believe policy is key to enacting lasting mental health change – and students play a huge role in facilitating this change. As you begin to familiarize yourself with these policies, you may wonder: how can you influence the public conversation and get involved with mental health advocacy?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2023

John Dunkle, senior director of learning and knowledge at the JED Foundation (JED), a non-profit focusing on young adult mental health and suicide prevention. Heinze thought that some portion of the increases could be attributable to better measurement of mental health and a decrease in the stigmatization of mental health problems.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Texas (UT) System is partnering with virtual health company TimelyCare to launch a free, virtual mental health support program for students at all 14 UT institutions. We are proud that this latest investment will make mental health resources more readily available and easier to access for UT students.”

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting involved in mental health advocacy in our youth is not easy, but with the emergence of bills like the Student ID Bill (a proposal for schools to print mental health hotline numbers, such as 988, on the back of student ID cards), opportunities for upcoming generations are there.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

has partnered with higher ed virtual health company TimelyCare to offer students and employees free access to mental health support and medical care, starting this fall, The Robesonian reported. Students will be able to access virtual care from licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states.

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Active Minds

MARCH 16, 2023

“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.”

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Active Minds

MARCH 8, 2023

As a woman, mother of three, and student, I’d like to talk about the impact of recently proposed policies concerning reproductive freedom on student mental health and the importance of reproductive rights in protecting our well-being. Conversely, our mental health can be negatively impacted when we feel unsafe or threatened.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

While shootings on campus are extremely rare, said Williamson, the mental health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff can be deeply impacted by these events, which is why it is crucial that institutions of higher education respond to these incidents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are making a difference in the daily lives of our K-12 students and changing the conversation about mental health in their schools.

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Student Minds

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ellen explores the importance of mental health during one's university years as well as strategies to nurture and maintain it. At the same time, it can be a period of intense stress and mental health challenges because you are about to start something new. This is what helps you to survive at university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Different diagnoses, conditions, and disabilities, both mental health-related and physical, can strain a student’s ability to succeed in an educational setting. Under those two federal laws, mental illnesses that limit one or more major life activities (i.e. Remember you are not alone.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As an Asian American immigrant myself, I’ve felt the pressure to succeed due to the sacrifices my parents have made to provide me the opportunities they never had, and sacrificing my mental health in the process. The topic of mental health has been overlooked and brushed off within the Asian American community.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Counseling Today

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Licensed professional counselors are one step closer to being reimbursed for mental health services to clients with Medicare. The post Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Active Minds

JULY 27, 2023

And if you also live with a mental health condition like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, it can feel impossible to keep up. Resources exist to support you — accommodations for students managing their mental health are available, and we’re here to share with you how to find and effectively utilize them. But you’ve got this!

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Active Minds

AUGUST 17, 2023

As you prepare to head back to school this fall, it’s just as important to check in with your mental health (and the well-being of your friends and peers!) The good news is that Active Minds is here to help set you up for success in creating a positive mental health culture to keep you feeling safe and happy this school year.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

These inequities have real impacts, including on the mental health of students at school. . The degradation of student mental health due in part to inequities and lack of resources in our school systems has real consequences. And they are asking for: Accurate and accessible information about mental health. .

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Active Minds

AUGUST 2, 2023

Before learning about the different problems people may have due to their mental health and how the stigma associated with it discourages people from seeking treatment, I had no idea what she was trying to convey to me. Adults instruct children to keep away from those who are experiencing mental health problems.

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Active Minds

JUNE 9, 2023

Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical to effectively treating mental health conditions. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), it is now possible to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and identify symptoms of mental health conditions at an earlier stage.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 30, 2023

From middle to early high school, I struggled with suicidal ideation, depression, disordered eating, and other mental health challenges. I felt especially isolated in my rural community, where conversations about mental health were nonexistent and access to care was limited. Senate Committee on Finance at age 17.

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The Education Hub

MARCH 9, 2023

We believe that all students’ mental health and wellbeing should be properly supported during their time at university. There is a range of mental health support available to students, from online mental health and wellbeing platform Student Space to counselling and one-to-one support. Funded by £3.6

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Active Minds

JUNE 15, 2023

A clear connection exists between ensuring that right and creating a world where mental health is valued and prioritized. We all have a key role in mental health advocacy, and I’m excited to share with you how you can mobilize those around you to fight for a more just, and thus, a more healthy world.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Though I recovered physically from my injury and went on to be named “Rookie of the Year,” I was not prepared for the toll my traumatic injury took on my mental health. Sharing is caring While my injury story is personal, it certainly is not unique, particularly when it comes to the complex landscape of mental health among athletes.

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Timely MD

APRIL 10, 2024

Our diets not only impact our physical well-being but also play a significant role in our mental health. Lastly, certain nutritional deficiencies can significantly impact mental health, although the exact causal relationships are still unclear. We function at our best when we’re feeding our bodies well.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2024

Recognizing when you need mental health support is a crucial step toward prioritizing your overall well-being. Mental health connects to student success For students, finding support to start their journey to become healthier and happier is personal, and it looks different for everyone.

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Student Minds

MAY 3, 2023

Oscar shares how learning that he’s autistic has impacted on his mental health recovery. But the journey to another diagnosis also made a huge difference: learning that I am autistic has been one of the most transformative things in my mental health recovery. And for many people that genuinely works!

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. However, community college students often face unique challenges, such as juggling work, family, and academics, which can take a toll on their mental health.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Welcome our fall 2023 interns, some of our community’s biggest champions for mental health! I am attending Boston University and pursuing an MPH with an emphasis in community health, mental health, and substance use. This semester, I hope to grow as a designer, colleague, and advocate for mental health!

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