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Active Minds Celebrates Surpassing 1,000 K-12 Schools in 1,000 Days: A Historic Milestone for Youth Mental Health

Active Minds

Each of these K-12 schools joined our mental health movement by bringing Active Minds to their school, demonstrating a prioritization of mental health in their communities. This achievement marks a monumental step forward in our mission to transform mental health norms in schools and communities across the nation.

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The #RealCollege Curriculum Masterclass Prepares Faculty and Staff to Holistically Support Student Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sara Goldrick-Rab To help mitigate this, Believe in Students developed The #RealCollege Curriculum masterclass, a four-course curriculum sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, Imaginable Futures, and Michelson 20MM. EST to share insights on student success and rising college costs, expressing the urgency of the curriculum.

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Why Mental Health Must Be Part of Your School’s Launch Plan

Active Minds

We plan everything—the schedules, the curricula, the safety drills—but too often, mental health programming gets overlooked. But I quickly learned that when we wait to address mental health issues until they escalate, it’s already too late. As educators and school leaders, we have to prioritize mental health from day one.

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Simple Ways to Bring Mental Health Conversations to Your School This Year

Active Minds

For many of us, mental health has become intertwined into our everyday conversations — chatting with our friends about daily stressors, reading social media posts about managing anxiety, and meeting with a therapist when things feel out of control. The good news?

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School Counselors’ Crucial Role in Student Mental Health

Active Minds

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are making a difference in the daily lives of our K-12 students and changing the conversation about mental health in their schools.

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Discussing Mental Health After College with Rory McIlroy

Active Minds

I’ll be honest: talking about mental health and Active Minds with Rory McIlroy was not on my 2022 bingo card. Their work is unparalleled – they are young adult-focused and led, and believe strongly in Gen Z’s lived experiences around mental health being a catalyst for change.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oftentimes, our biases and beliefs serve as barriers to helping Black males, especially when it comes to providing resources for them to achieve academically, optimize their mental health and wellness, and receive postsecondary preparation. Communicate. Have courageous and vulnerable conversations with Black boys and young men.

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