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. Check out Vote Early Day’s website to ensure you have the most up-to-date information on your state’s early voting laws.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

These dynamics affect household incomes, mental health, academic success, and long-term aspirations. That includes offering mental health support tailored to trauma and grief related to incarceration and expanding caregiving support and emergency financial aid that considers household disruption due to incarceration.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according to a new survey from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and teletherapy company Uwill. It's not why they chose the online education in the first place.”

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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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Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we adjust to a new routine and, at times, a new environment around the holidays, it can also be difficult to navigate the mental health challenges we may be facing or bringing back home with us. These mental health conversations with family can often be met with silence, discomfort, or even misunderstanding.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I’ll be honest: talking about mental health and Active Minds with Rory McIlroy was not on my 2022 bingo card. Their work is unparalleled – they are young adult-focused and led, and believe strongly in Gen Z’s lived experiences around mental health being a catalyst for change.

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Active Minds

MARCH 11, 2024

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship, generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macy’s , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Active Minds

JULY 28, 2023

Being Asian and Filipino, it was so challenging to talk about my mental health, particularly due to the stigma in my family and community. This kept me from exploring mental health issues and even dealing with my own. This prompted me to write a dissertation on language use and mental health for my Ph.D.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the face of a youth mental health crisis, the urgency for inspiring mental health change has never been more apparent. Murthy has sounded the alarm, highlighting that a youth mental health crisis is already brewing. Undoubtedly, we are in a youth mental health crisis.

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Active Minds

MARCH 15, 2023

We are proud to announce that thanks to their support, we are bringing our proven peer-to-peer mental health model to middle schools nationwide. To kick this exciting announcement off, Active Minds students met with Optum Ambassadors at The Players Championship this weekend to talk about mental health on the golf course.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

These student concerns over mental health were also found to somewhat carry over into their decisions to even go to college. The survey reaffirmed that mental health among youth in general persists as an issue. A very notable half of students (54%) also cited affordability as a potential hurdle to them going to college.

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Active Minds

JUNE 1, 2023

In the spirit of this celebration, we’re taking a stand against book bans and the attacks on transgender students, reinforcing our unwavering support for the rights of our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults and working to safeguard their mental health in every way we can.

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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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Studies by Rutgers University highlight the role of social media in spreading misinformation and perpetuating stereotypes, both of which disproportionately harm the mental health of Black students and their sense of belonging. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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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. On top of this stigma lies a history of negative mental health care experiences.

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Active Minds

JULY 14, 2023

Our Emerging Scholars Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation, allows young adults nationwide to expand the research and discourse surrounding BIPOC mental health through an antiracism lens. He studies courses related to communication and education politics and holds a Ph.D. Name: Brianna A. Name : Jadon A.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 31, 2023

We are so excited to work with this wonderful group of students in advancing our mission of changing the culture around mental health. I have always been interested in learning about the stories of other people to inform my own since I believe everyone can learn something new through casual conversation. Where are you from?

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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

JUNE 22, 2023

We’re excited to learn and grow alongside these passionate mental health advocates for the duration of their internship. Our interns are involved in every facet of our work, from our communications and social media to Active Minds’ daily operations, to our mental health programming and community-building.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. … This report is intended to inform policymakers and legislators about legislative and administrative changes needed to prioritize the success of institutions that serve underserved students.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

We believe that educational and governmental leaders must work intentionally to ensure that research informs policy and practical changes to address the multifaceted areas of concern for Black male students, including but not limited to higher education, criminal justice, economic justice, and mental health. Dr. Robert T.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 10, 2024

From the advisors (school counselors): Kaitlyn Robichaud and Courtney Selig This blog was written by Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Active Minds advisors about their experience supporting student-led efforts to advance mental health in their community. Talk about “great minds think alike!” So why not bring that back?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Few colleges considered family income information or students' on-campus/off-campus living status when determining aid amounts. For determining student aid amounts, the most common factors were administrative data, Pell Grant eligibility, and specific methodologies developed by the institutions. million to $348.3

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Active Minds

AUGUST 20, 2024

Did you know that nearly half of all adolescents in the United States have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives? 769), a groundbreaking declaration of the youth mental health crisis in the United States. For instance, bills like the Higher Education in Mental Health Act (S.1665)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2023

Others focused on using the Global Girls’ Bill of Rights as a lens for advocacy work, Black girls navigating white institutions, and creating trauma-informed spaces that foster healing. There were even sessions connecting various skills to dance, improv, and bucket drumming.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Although talking about mental health and suicide can be challenging, it is a conversation that we can’t avoid. Every year, too many young lives are impacted by mental health challenges, making suicide a significant concern. These resources equip adults with skills that convey empathy and provide informed support.

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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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We did not see any signs in Sanjeev — we had always openly communicated with Sanjeev on all aspects of life, but it never occurred to us to ask him about his mental wellness. It never dawned on us to start a conversation with him about mental health. The work of Active Minds resonated with what we had in mind and heart.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As the co-president of Active Minds at Vanderbilt University, a student studying psychology and public health, and as an Asian American woman, I’ve seen first-hand the effects that a lack of inclusive mental health support and resources can have on a community. This is the case for millions of people in the U.S.,

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As you return to school looking forward to charting a new year, it’s important to consider how your actions today inform your path tomorrow. Three Tools for Planning Your Future in the Mental Health Field Connecting courses to careers The work you do in your classes prepares you for the workplace.

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Active Minds

JULY 15, 2023

For many months I worked with the Active Minds team to prepare for the first in-person Mental Health Conference in almost three and a half years. One of the best parts of the Conference for me was interacting with chapter leaders, advisors, CEOs, and mental health advocates from all over the country.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Research shows that peer-to-peer outreach is the best way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage people to seek help if they need it. Jade’s bold, authentic, and unapologetic approach to addressing mental health is admired and respected by many.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

The day’s panels and speakers discussed a wide range of issues and provided attendees with information on raising the bar for advising and student support. Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus.

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