Mission Statement
Active Minds is a nationally recognized, non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. Active Minds was started in 2001 by Allison Malmon, a student at Penn whose older brother completed suicide. Active Minds at SRU is the 224th chapter and is open to all students interested in promoting open, enlightened discussion of mental health and creating a better life for those who experience mental illness.
Goals
1. Increase awareness about issues of mental health, symptoms of mental illness, and available resources in and around SRU.
2. Expose the campus community to individuals living with mental health challenges in an effort to increase acceptance and understanding.
3. Plan campus-friendly, fun events that promote positive mental health.
Active Minds Officers 2012-2013
President: Timi Martin
Vice President: Morgan Arentz
Secretary: Katie Hunter
Treasurer: Abby Sawl
Program Chair: Erica Brendel
Publicity Chair: Brenden Batchelor
Advisor: Dr. Melissa Nard
National Active Minds website: www.activeminds.org
Suicide Awareness Display
April 25, 2012
National Mental Health on Campus Conference
University of Maryland
November 18-20, 2011
Presenters: Grant Batchelor, Timi Martin, Katie Hunter, Abbey Sawl
SEND SILENCE HIKING
March 28-29, 2011
Presentation by Jordan Burnham
March 23, 2011
National Mental Health on Campus Conference
Montclair State University, New Jersey
November 4-7, 2010
Presenters: Sam Gurley, Alesia Zambino, Whitney Wideman, and Katelyn Weaver
