Breaking Free from Cultural Stigma in Mental Health
May 8, 2025 — The fear of judgment or shame can make it difficult for many to be vulnerable and seek support. This phenomenon is not only prevalent in AAPI communities but also in many other minority cultures, which can further widen disparities in mental health awareness, access to care, and culturally competent resources.
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From Advocacy to Exploring the Globe: Meet the Spring 2025 Interns
April 30, 2025 — They've poured their hearts into championing a new era of mental health advocacy, and each brought unique ideas and invaluable perspective to the table.
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UC Riverside’s Community Cultivation Earns Chapter of the Month
April 22, 2025 — Their ongoing community engagement is evident through initiatives like Well-being Walk-in Wednesdays and Grad Time, which provide continuous support, not just one-off moments.
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Stress Less This Week And Beyond
April 17, 2025 — Balancing stress and anxiety with life's demands can feel overwhelming and isolating. That’s why Active Minds launched Stress Less Week®, a national program that occurs in the fall and spring each year.
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The Cost of Being Perfect on Paper
April 8, 2025 — The more I read and the closer I looked at the patients under my care, I could see High-Functioning Depression (HFD) was everywhere. But people couldn’t go to their doctor and ask for a diagnosis or a prescription for antidepressants for it. If they did, the doctor would run through a quick screening tool for […]
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Active Minds Celebrates Surpassing 1,000 K-12 Schools in 1,000 Days: A Historic Milestone for Youth Mental Health
April 2, 2025 — We are beyond excited to announce a historic milestone in Active Minds’ journey: we’ve surpassed our goal of reaching 1,000 K-12 schools in 1,000 days, and we did it months ahead of schedule! Each of these K-12 schools joined our mental health movement by bringing Active Minds to their school, demonstrating a prioritization of mental […]
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Remembering Brian: Twenty-Five Years Later
March 24, 2025 — At twenty five years, it’s about all the things he has missed. It’s the longing for everything that didn’t happen, the things that couldn’t happen, because he’s no longer here. Grief has been a strange road, one that cannot truly be explained. It started with being all-consuming, a disbelief that this stage in life was […]
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Chapter of the Month: Drexel University’s Innovative Approach
March 18, 2025 — Drexel University’s chapter shines as our latest Chapter of the Month for their proactive and creative approach to mental wellness and fostering community! Their recently launched “Motivation Monday” series on Instagram delivers regular encouragement and mental health tips, fostering a supportive digital community. PLUS, their thoughtful December holiday mental health event addressed the unique challenges […]
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One Word, One Phrase, One Sentence.
February 24, 2025 — Black History Month is a special time to reflect on the past, present, and future accomplishments of Black Americans and individuals in the diaspora. It is also a time (as it should be year-round) to uplift the voices and words of the next generation, something that often gets overlooked. Reflecting on my journey, I realized […]
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Spotlighting Creighton University as Chapter of the Month
February 20, 2025 — Creighton University is recognized as Chapter of the Month for outstanding advocacy work promoting mental health accessibility and awareness on campus. Their efforts range from text-based booking for counseling appointments to hosting lectures and events about approaching mental health holistically. Creighton University’s dedication to breaking down barriers and making mental health care easier to access […]
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