Self Care

Understanding the basics of stress and anxiety, how to best manage these natural and protective responses, and when to seek help.

Be there for a friend or loved one who is struggling with their mental health.

Understanding the basics of common mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, tips on supporting yourself or others, and when to seek help.

You and those you love deserve to feel well. If you recognize any of these signs for more than several days in yourself or someone you care about, seeking help should always be your first step so they can get the care they need.

Self-care can play a significant role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.

April 17, 2025 — Balancing stress and anxiety with life's demands can feel overwhelming and isolating. That’s why Active Minds launched Stress Less Week®, a national program that occurs in the fall and spring each year.

February 12, 2024 — In life, we often find ourselves swaying to the rhythms of obligations, responsibilities, and the needs of others. Amidst all this, it’s easy to lose sight of the most essential melody: the tune of self-care and self-love. We tend to gravitate towards our daily obligations and responsibilities and repress the self-care necessary to allow us […]

November 20, 2023 — As a transgender man, Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day that’s near and dear to my heart. For most transgender and gender non-conforming youth, it is one of the ways we honor our elders, peers, and history, even if we cannot come out. In 2023, we are honoring the 19 transgender and non-binary siblings […]

September 17, 2023 — Self-care is something that everyone talks about — but what does it actually mean, and how do you create a routine that is both effective and sustainable? As a student, self-care isn’t always easy to fit into my schedule, but it remains an important part of taking care of our mental health. As I’ve learned […]

September 28, 2021 — Throughout the past year and a half, self-care has been a topic of discussion everywhere: from social media to college campuses to major media outlets. The pandemic has forced us to slow down, and during that time, many have discovered how beneficial daily acts of self-care can be. Now that many are transitioning to returning […]