Active Minds

Active Minds Mission

Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

  • 39% of students in college experience a significant mental health issue

  • 50% of mental health issues begin by age 14; 75% begin by age 24

  • 67% of people 18-24 with anxiety or depression don't seek treatment

  • #2 Leading cause of death among young adults is suicide