WASHINGTON, D.C. — Active Minds, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health, is proud to announce that independent singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Alexander Stewart will join the 2025 Active Minds Mental Health Conference as a featured speaker and performer. The annual conference will take place from August 1-2 in Washington, D.C., and will bring together hundreds of young adult mental health advocates from across the country who fuel a movement to mobilize and amplify youth voices in mental health.
As one of Active Minds’ most dedicated Ambassadors, Alexander continues to use his platform to promote transparency around mental health challenges, drawing from his own lived experience. Through powerful songs like “If you only knew” and “I’m trying,” Alexander has become a highly recognized and sought after voice for young people navigating mental health struggles.
“Being a part of the Active Minds community over the last year has been a huge honor,” Alexander said. “Whether it’s through my music or conversations with my fans and the people in my life, I want to do everything I can to help people navigate their own journey with mental health and let them know they’re not alone. Last year’s conference introduced me to so many incredible people whose stories are still with me to this day, and I’m so humbled that I’ll get to be back again this year.”
At the 2025 conference, Alexander will deliver a keynote address focused on the role of vulnerability and creativity in healing and advocacy. He is also scheduled to perform a special acoustic set featuring his new single “Here Again,” as well as songs from his debut album bleeding heart and more.
This marks the second consecutive year Alexander will take the stage at the organization’s annual conference. In 2024, he served as a keynote speaker, leaving a lasting impact on attendees by sharing his story and encouraging open dialogue around mental health.
“Alexander’s authenticity resonates deeply with the youth and young adult community we serve,” said Laura Horne, Chief Program Officer of Active Minds. “He continues to champion a new era of mental health—exactly what our conference and our mission are all about.”
Alexander’s ongoing partnership with the organization reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that no youth or young adult struggles with their mental health in silence.
