This month, our Chapter of the Month shines a light on how the Active Minds Louisville High School Chapter is creating a space where mental health conversations are real, open, and stigma-free. Since launching in 2023, the 80-member group has been all about supporting each other, speaking up, and making campus feel a little lighter.
Louisville’s Chapter has quickly grown into a vibrant community of almost 100 members dedicated to advocating for student well-being. Rooted in the school’s mission of empowering young women to drive meaningful change, this student-led group is building a more compassionate campus through creative programming, peer support, and a shared commitment to making mental health a priority for all.
From high-energy stress relievers to meaningful moments of reflection, Louisville’s Active Minds chapter keeps mental health support both engaging and accessible, finding small but impactful ways to help students manage stress and feel supported.
Discover how they’re changing the game through our Q&A.
Tell us about your school and chapter.
Louisville High School is an all-girls College Prep Catholic high school founded in 1960. As part of Louisville’s mission of envisioning a world where women initiate change to enrich their communities, Active Minds/Mental Health Awareness Club has been a great addition to our campus climate. Our chapter was started with the main goal of advocating for the betterment of student’s mental health in our Louisville Community.
Share something your chapter has done recently that you are proud of.
We are proud of the range of activities and awareness we have provided to our school community. One of the more successful Wellness Wednesday events was when we hosted a “Just Dance” activity in partnership with the Counseling Department as a midweek mood boost to shake off some stress. We also implemented the “I wish Campaign” to our chapter and our student body so students could express their feelings to know their voice matters and to build a more compassionate community. Most recently, some of our chapter members hosted a booth at our school event “Louchella” as a fundraiser to donate back to Active Minds. At the fundraiser, we provided fidget coil rings and calming strips as a tool to support their mental health.
Why is mental health important to your chapter and school?
Mental health is important at our school, as stress can affect students differently, and we want to help students process their feelings in a healthy way. We want to create a sensitive and open environment for students to share their feelings without fear of judgement.
How is your chapter making a difference on campus?
Our chapter is making a difference on campus by providing students with initial breaks and methods to cope with stress by participating in the Wellness Wednesdays in collaboration with the Counseling Department. In addition to providing some tools, we spread mental health awareness to break the stigma by sharing quotes and educational videos.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining or starting a chapter?
Do it! Get involved and try to be routine in going to Chapter meetings. But don’t overwork yourself, your mental health matters just as much!
What is a mental health mantra your chapter lives by?
Aside from schoolwork and extracurriculars, students have other components of their lives that may be impacting their mental health, so lead with some grace. Acknowledging that mental health is important and how even though some mental illnesses are not seen, they matter just as much!
