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October 22, 2018 — As we continue our seven-week journey, it was off to the heart of the Midwest to take the pulse of the great state of Iowa. Our first display took place at the University of Iowa at their historic Pentacrest. Active Minds chapter leader, Sammy Stoll, bloomed brighter than a prairie rose, as her petals of […]

October 17, 2018 — For the last couple of years, Active Minds at Ithaca College has been doing a Halloween fundraiser we call “Scare Away the Stigma!” For this fundraiser, we get candy and little bags, and we create strips of paper with facts about mental health that are commonly used in an attempt to reduce the stigma around […]

October 4, 2018 — Another school year has started for Active Minds students, and for myself as well. I was supposed to graduate in spring 2018, but as it so often does, life had other plans. Last academic year started off very positively for me. I had spent the previous summer at a terrific internship in the Democratic Republic […]

October 1, 2018 — After our first week of Send Silence Packing displays flew by, it was off to East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. This is the home of Raquel Sosa, the President of the Active Minds Student Advisory Committee, and her star burned bright on this gorgeous, fall Monday. Raquel was a one-woman wrecking ball, swinging all around […]

September 27, 2018 — The first stop on our Fall 2018 Send Silence Packing tour was at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. This small, yet vibrant campus was a great spot to kick off our seven-week journey. A warm, sunny Monday made for a glowing first display led by Active Minds chapter leader, Ashley Vieno. Her fierce enthusiasm […]

September 27, 2018 — Bright, blue, and here for you We heard from a lot of folks who wanted to sport the words “Here For You” on a t-shirt, so now is your chance to snag this bright blue v-neck! Buy one for yourself or gift one to a friend who’s always been there for you. Even more #HereForYou […]

September 21, 2018 — As I was getting ready to leave for college, the most common piece of advice I got from college-educated family members and friends was to talk to my professors. I shrugged it off, assuming that my relationships with professors would come more naturally. Little did I know that in less than two years, I would […]

September 19, 2018 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide statistics. Monday was our first display at Merrimack College. The anticipation before a display always has me ready to go in the morning, ready to tackle the mission. There is always an overwhelming sense of solidarity among staffers, volunteers and faculty alike. There are many interactions that […]

September 18, 2018 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. This year we partnered with The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) to recognize students who promote mental health programs and advocacy efforts on college campuses across the United States. We’re so proud to announce that UCLA student and Active Minds member Ciara Kelly is the 2018 inaugural […]

September 17, 2018 — For several years, Active Minds has been supporting and encouraging chapters to fundraise on behalf of the National organization. We’d love to tell you a bit more about why, and what those dollars are helping to accomplish. Where are the dollars going? Creating new programs, campaigns, and resources that we work hard to keep free […]