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Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. As someone deeply connected to its mission, Active Minds is a part of my identity, my journey as an advocate, and my experiences as a student. Reflecting on…
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From the advisors (school counselors): Kaitlyn Robichaud and Courtney Selig This blog was written by Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Active Minds advisors about their experience supporting student-led efforts to advance mental health in their community. This is the second of two pieces sharing the story of these students’…
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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,…
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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…
A valuable framework for understanding mental health by recognizing the interconnected aspects of well-being.
Original research from Active Minds and TimelyCare focusing on how college students value and prioritize the mental health of their friends, for others, and themselves.
Key data supporting the need to change the conversation around mental health.
How to support a friend or family member who has started treatment for a mental health issue.
Support is closer than you think. Here are some ideas for where to go when you or a friend needs help.
Understanding the basics of stress and anxiety, how to best manage these natural and protective responses, and when to seek help.
Be there for a friend or loved one who is struggling with their mental health.
Understanding the basics of common mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, tips on supporting yourself or others, and when to seek help.
You and those you love deserve to feel well. If you recognize any of these signs for more than several days in yourself or someone you care about, seeking help should always be your first step so they can get the care they need.
Self-care can play a significant role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.
