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Alaina on why youth-led mental health programs deserve to be federally funded

Alaina shares how federally funded mental health programs provide opportunities for youth to discuss mental health, particularly those who may not have support at home.

What would you say to lawmakers about the importance of youth-led mental health programs and/or why they deserve to be federally funded?

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Holly, a social worker and therapist, shares the power of youth-to-youth programming in ensuring that mental health is discussed openly

What would you say to lawmakers about the importance of youth-led mental health programs and/or why they deserve to be federally funded?

Stephanie and Emma Share Why Mental Health Advocacy is Important

Our mental health advocates inspire us all year-long. Hear from a couple young people about their own passion for mental health.

Why Mental Health Advocacy Is Important, from Active Minds at Temple

We were honored to be in the presence of so many mental health advocates at #ActiveMindsCon23! Our movement of change makers is only growing.

Chigozie and Nicole Talk about Community Resilience among BIPOC Youth

In the Season 2 premiere of the “Your Voice is Your Power Podcast”, Active Minds’ Director of K-12 Initiatives, Tyrrell Jeffries, speaks with two mental health advocates and leaders, Chigozie and Nicole, about BIPOC mental health, particularly self-care, self-advocacy, and community resilience.
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