Alexander Set To Be A Keynote Speaker At Active Minds’ 2024 Mental Health Conference
WASHINGTON – Active Minds proudly announced today that singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart will serve as the organization’s newest ambassador, continuing his longstanding dedication to mental health advocacy and transparency regarding his mental health challenges.
With heart-wrenching, vulnerable songs like “if you only knew” and “I’m trying,” Alexander is an outspoken advocate whose lyrics speak to his own experiences with anxiety, depression, and OCD. He recently released the music video for his song “reflection” to close out Mental Health Awareness Month and sat down for an episode on Q with Tom Power where he chatted about the tough topic and meaning behind the song. You can check out a clip from their conversation here.
Active Minds, the largest youth mental health nonprofit in the U.S., is thrilled to partner with Alexander, who is no stranger to the organization’s work. Alexander performed at an activation for the launch of A.S.K., Active Minds’ signature program, at last year’s MTV VMA’s Block Party in New York, where he spoke about his experiences with mental health and promoted action to support ourselves and those around us.
“Growing up, I didn’t always know how to ask for the help that I needed,” Alexander says, “but as I started finding the right resources, going to therapy, and talking to my friends and family, it helped. Navigating this part of my life and has helped me grow into the person I am today, and if I can help someone else along their mental health journey, whether it’s sharing part of my story through a song I write, talking to my fans after a show, or posting something on social media, then that’s what I’m going to do. I’m honored to be working with an organization like Active Minds, and I can’t wait to see what work we’re able to do together.”
Alexander will be a keynote speaker at Active Minds’ 2024 Mental Health Conference on Friday, August 2nd in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together 400 college- and high school-aged mental health advocates from across the country to share ideas and advance knowledge about mental health education, advocacy, and awareness.
As its newest ambassador, Alexander partners with Active Minds to broaden the conversation about mental health and create lasting change in how mental health is discussed, cared for, and valued, ensuring that no one struggles alone. A recent survey of U.S. college and university students found that nearly two-thirds (64.7%) report feeling lonely, and the majority (51.7%) are concerned about their friends’ mental health.
“Alexander’s openness and honesty with his fans is important and admirable,” said Alison Malmon, Founder & Executive Director of Active Minds. “He is building connection, empathy, and an understanding of shared concern, which is the best way to promote honest conversations about mental health. We are thrilled he is joining us.”
