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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…
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Feeling overwhelmed is normal—but manageable. Time management isn’t about being perfect; it’s about balance, small steps, and giving yourself room to breathe.
Too often, school feels like a place where BIPOC students have to work harder just to belong. And in telling your story, you remind others that they can too.
Resources for youth champions who are deciding whether or not their school community should go phone-free or implement cell phone limitations.
This resource will help you break big projects into smaller, manageable parts, use tools like timers or checklists for accountability, and celebrate progress along the way.
Your vote in the next school board election can truly make a difference!
This guide is here to help you stay focused, grounded, and a little less stressed with simple, science-backed strategies that actually work.
Being an LGBTQ+ student can come with unique challenges, especially in environments where straight and cisgender identities are treated as the default. But you’re not alone.
Prioritizing quality rest isn’t just about feeling less tired; it's a game changer for academic performance, mental health, and long-term success.
A Postvention Guide for Student-Led Responses
Inside this free toolkit you’ll find education, tips, and resources designed to help you better understand and mitigate your stress while helping to shape a positive mental health culture among your community.
This guide explore why means reduction is an effective suicide prevention strategy on college campuses, along with how to identify practical and achievable interventions.
