Active Minds
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Active Minds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health, especially among young adults, via peer-to-peer dialogue and interaction. Active Minds was founded by Alison Malmon in 2003, after her older brother died by suicide in 2000.[1][2]
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Formation | June 2003 |
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Founder | Alison Malmon |
Type | Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) |
Purpose | Mental health Promotion, Suicide Prevention |
Headquarters | Washington DC, United States |
Executive Director | Alison Malmon |
Website | http://www.activeminds.org/ |
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In addition to 600 national chapters, Active Minds’ programs include Send Silence Packing®, an award-winning suicide prevention exhibit; Active Minds Speakers, a group of presenters who provide encouraging mental health education; the Healthy Campus Award, which honors colleges that are prioritizing student health and well-being; and Active Minds @Work, which works to build a mental health culture in the workplace.[3]