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October 25, 2016 — This morning, as I sat down at my brand new cubicle here at the Active Minds National Headquarters, I realized that I forgot my mug in the lobby of my apartment building. I quickly texted my mom to see if she could grab it for me. She replied that she could, and I started to go […]

September 26, 2016 — It sounds counterintuitive, but on March 28, 2012, the hot and rigid properties of asphalt made up the most forgiving surface of my life. I had attempted suicide, but I had survived and was posed with the toughest question of my life: now what? I suppose I should back up. I had been depressed for […]

September 23, 2016 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Written by Remi Larson, Active Minds Student Advisory Committee and Active Minds at UCLA member. I’m here. I’m breathing. I’m alive. This surprises me sometimes. Then I remember how lucky I am for this second chance. When I attempted suicide I felt there was no hope left. […]

September 14, 2016 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. In November 2013, I knew little about mental health aside from the fact that my dad was battling depression. I avoided the topic of suicide on that autumn night when my dad mentioned it because I did not know how to respond. Sensing that it made me […]

June 2, 2016 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Juliette Virzi is a former member of Active Minds at UCLA and the Active Minds Student Advisory Committee. When I woke up yesterday morning, I didn’t expect to begin the day in my living room, huddled around with six fellow students watching live news coverage of a […]

April 22, 2016 — This #StressLess Week, we challenged our social media followers to take extra good care of themselves by practicing self-care and then posting a #SelfCareSelfie. Once again, we were floored by the response (you guys are excellent selfie-takers) and want to keep this self-care train going. Without further ado, here are 12 ways to practice self-care, […]

March 29, 2016 — It’s one of the toughest times of the year: papers and projects are due, you’re running solely on caffeine and there just isn’t enough time for sleep. That’s why Active Minds is hosting Stress Less Week from April 17-23. We’ve developed tons of resources and programs to help you get through finals with as little […]

January 5, 2016 — Active Minds is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 term of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) through January 10. Thinking about applying? Here are 5 reasons to join the SAC: 1. Represent your peers and engage in the national conversation about mental health. As a student-serving organization, the Active Minds national staff and Board of Directors rely […]

December 31, 2015 — Everyone has different opinions about the New Year. Some people think it is a fresh start, a new chapter, a time to reflect on life. But others may find the new year hard, like a reminder of past failures or “just another day.” As 2016 starts, it’s no doubt that we will be inundated with […]

October 12, 2015 — One month ago today, my partner Rich and I stood under a big tent during the loveliest late-summer rain storm and did a really wonderful thing:  We got married. Our wedding was beautiful and special and fun and silly — all the things we had hoped it would be during the months of planning. We stood under the alter […]