Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Ashley Hill, the Senior Manager of K-12 Partnerships at Active Minds. Ashley discusses the significance of introducing mental health awareness in K-12 schools and the role of community support in mental health recovery and well-being. She also emphasizes the impact of positive, affirming adults on youth mental health outcomes and talks about her workshop on Youth Champions, a program designed to help adults facilitate mental health conversations with young people.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I interview Adia Fadaei, a member of the Active Mind’s Student Advisory Committee. Adia shares her journey working in mental health and the importance of setting boundaries as a form of self-care and respect.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down with Emma Lamoreaux, an Active Minds Student Advisory Committee Member. Emma shares her journey with Active Minds and discussed the topic of her conference presentation on equitable insurance access.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Fiona Wu, a mental health advocate whose work is inspired by her own experiences and background studying neuroscience. Fiona shares her early experiences with mental health challenges and the impact that community spaces have on mental well-being. 

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I interview John Matthews, a passionate mental health advocate and future therapist. He shares his personal journey with mental health challenges, the need for systematic changes in mental health care, and the importance of accommodations in the workplace.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Hannah Rabbani & Joanna Oommen, two mental health advocates focused on empowering their peers to address mental health stigma. Hannah and Joanna discuss how anyone can make a difference in supporting someone with mental health struggles, even without professional credentials, and the impact of having mental health resources in your community.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down to chat with Nathan Blanken, President of the Active Minds chapter at the University of Maryland. Nathan Discusses how he worked with a team to grow the group after the pandemic and how the chapter is now a thriving organization that has impacted hundreds of students. 

In today’s episode of Matters of the Mind, I’m interviewing a group of mental health advocates attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Gil, Antoinette, Paola, and Priya, Mental Health Peer Educators from the College of San Mateo, who proudly received the “Chapter of the Year” award at the conference. Together we discuss their motivations for attending the conference, new strategies in addressing stigma, and the importance of “be the change.” 

Today on Matters of the Mind, I continue to speak with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down for a conversation with Zafir Naseem, a Student Advisory Committee Member for Active Minds. His passion for mental health advocacy began in high school where he helped establish an Active Minds Chapter to promote mental health awareness and action-based support for students. Zafir continued his involvement with Active Minds in college, where he is currently the president of the Active Minds Chapter at the University of Maryland.

Today on Matters of the Mind, I am in Washington D.C. attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down with Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds to discuss the mission and impact of her non-profit organization. After the loss of her brother to suicide, Alison channeled her grief into action and created Active Minds to open up conversations about mental health across the country. She shares the positive changes she’s seen in mental health awareness over the years 

In today’s episode of Matters of the Mind, I sit down with Elisabeth Gray, founder and director of Oxford Tutors, to discuss her journey as an educator specializing in ADHD and neurodivergent student support. Elisabeth shares insights she has developed over the years working with diverse students around the world and together, we discuss practical tips and strategies that can help students with ADHD thrive. 

In this episode of Matters of the Mind, I speak with Peggy Stern, award-winning film producer and creator of “Super Dville”, an educational video series for dyslexic kids. Peggy shares her personal journey with dyslexia and how she utilized her skills as a filmmaker and storyteller to support young neurodivergent learners.