Unfortunately due to COVID, Active Minds at UT does not plan to host in-person meetings at this time. Stay tuned for updates regarding virtual events later this semester! We look forward to seeing you all again soon 😁 And as always:

Don’t forget to take a break from your Saturday studying to enjoy the sunshine! 🌞 tricitymed.org/2018/08/5-ways…

Active Minds and our partner, just., know that students are feeling stressed & experiencing anxiety, now more than ever. Today, we invite you to take a few minutes to focus on your breathing and relax your mind. 💛

Today is the last day of #BeKind21 & we encourage you to be kind this month, & always, by using your voice & your actions to help improve your mental health & the mental health of others. Explore 21 ways we have been kind to our mental health this month: activeminds.org/BeKind21

Yesterday, the U.S. Congress approved the adoption of 988, the new 3-digit # for the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline to be completed by July 2022. In the meantime, pls cont. to share 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 988 is NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE & may not connect callers to the Lifeline.

Your Voice is Your Power & throughout #SuicidePreventionMonth, we encourage you to use it to uplift voices who have been silenced & share helpful resources to oppressed communities. 💛 Thank you just. for partnering with us to support BIPOC student mental health.

Be sure to check out our Instagram this week for “a day in the life” of our exec board members! active_minds_ut on Instagram!

Remember, you don’t have to be an expert to help, you just need to be there. Use our V-A-R guide to learn how to listen and respond to your friends in a helpful way 💚 1️⃣ Validate their feelings 2️⃣ Appreciate their courage 3️⃣ Refer them to skills and support

An emotionally healthy world is not possible without a just world. And we’re committed to the continued work & process of becoming a more anti-racist & inclusive organization. To learn more about our actionable steps, visit activeminds.org/ARIPlan. activeminds.org/ARIPlan

You may be feeling overwhelmed right now and that’s okay. Today, find some time to take care of your mind & body in whatever ways feels good to you. ❤️ If you or someone you know is struggling, please text BRAVE to 741741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for crisis support.

It is so important to be able to recognize when a loved one, a friend, or a co-worker may be struggling. This #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, learn more about the signs and symptoms of mental illness ⬇️ activeminds.org/about-mental-h…

#KeepGoing, one day at a time. You've got this. 💙

Practice some self-care today, whatever that looks like to you. 💙

Don't put so much pressure on yourself to be perfect. Slipping up is a natural part of recovery. Making mistakes means that you are perfect at being human. 🤗

It's #TransAwarenessWeek! We believe that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of the transgender community. We've got your back. Remember, these lifesaving resources are available to you any day of the year 👇

Join us next Thursday! You won’t want to miss it 🤩

Join us Thursday, April 1st at 7:30pm via Google Meet for a virtual meeting! More details to follow- stay tuned!

Come hang with us tomorrow night! Hope to see you there 😎