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September 1, 2022 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Suicide prevention can be as simple as starting a conversation. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to say, as well as what other actions when the conversation ends. As a multiple suicide attempt survivor and mental health advocate, I wanted to share some suicide […]

August 30, 2022 — Every year, I participate in summer orientation where we welcome students to campus.  As a professor, this time is critical to meet the incoming class, hear from them about what they need during this transition, and uncover more about the best way we can lead in supporting student mental health. We take this responsibility seriously […]

August 28, 2022 — From Monday to Friday, it’s easy for our minds to be consumed by work, school, and related obligations. While going through the motions during these five weekdays, we often have the freedom and excitement that the weekend brings in the back of our minds. How will I enjoy my weekend? Who will I spend time […]

August 17, 2022 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicidal ideation. During my freshman year of high school, I felt lost. Looking back, I see myself as a young girl trying her best to support a best friend struggling with suicidal ideation but not knowing where to turn. I see someone scared, lacking support, and not fully […]

August 15, 2022 — Dear me, How are you feeling about going to college for the first time? Nervous, excited, a little bit of both? I get it. It can be overwhelming thinking about all the big changes that come with moving out on your own, making new friends, taking harder classes, and just growing up in general. Not […]

August 12, 2022 — International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12 to bring youth and young adult issues to the international community’s attention. This day gives an opportunity to celebrate and amplify young people’s voices, actions, and social justice initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement. This year’s theme is intergenerational solidarity, which emphasizes […]

August 10, 2022 — For years, the Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (SAC) has been a staple of the work students nationwide are doing in collaboration with Active Minds national staff around mental health. I’m beginning my second year on the SAC, and am honored to serve this year as its president as we continue to think of new […]

August 4, 2022 — Body dysmorphia, bullying, loss of identity. These important topics, among others, were discussed candidly and powerfully in an Instagram Live conversation between Active Minds’ founder and executive director Alison Malmon and the 2022 Bachelor Clayton Echard. View the full conversation here, and read below for our takeaways from this important discussion:  Our words have power. […]

July 28, 2022 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. When I first learned about 988, the new three-digit number for mental health crises, I immediately thought of Keller Zibilich. Keller tragically lost his life to suicide as a second-semester Sigma Chi freshman at LSU after making five desperate and unsuccessful calls for help to local hospitals. […]

July 26, 2022 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide statistics. As a child growing up in India, I always considered my family my number one support system. I never realized that I needed more than they were capable of providing until I was in crisis.  My mental health became increasingly complicated as I entered my teenage […]