Tag: Impact Series

Top 5 Lessons on Busting Stigma: Conclusion to Impact Series (Blog)

Here is the conclusion to the Impact Series, a blog featuring 5 lessons on busting stigma!

Impact Series Pt 12: Practical Ways Teachers & Professors Can Help Mentally Ill Students

Alison Malmon, Exec. Director of Active Minds, shares 1) how teachers & professors can help their students and 2) how you can help a depressed family member or friend.

Impact Series Pt 11: Active Minds Founder Discusses Tips for People with Mentally Ill Siblings

Hear how Active Minds grew from 3 students to 300 chapters from the Founder. Also tips on loving a mentally ill sibling & surviving a loved one's suicide.

Impact Series Pt 10: Would you Keep Your Friend's Secret No Matter What?

How do you move on when everyone has seen you at your lowest? Would you keep your friend's secret no matter the cost? Hear 17-yo Kelsey's story.

Impact Series Pt 8: Teen Channels Grief from Brother's Suicide into Force for Good

Are you interested in making a difference? Hear practical ideas from Ann who talks about how she overcame her brother's suicide & helped so many students with depression.

Impact Series Pt 7: Teen Survives Suicide Attempt to Help Dozens of Youth with Depression & Bipolar

Sarah finishes her story. She describes surviving a suicide attempt in 8th grade and helping dozens of youth with depression.

Impact Series Pt 6: Teen with Bipolar Talks about Being President of Largest LETS Club in U.S.

In the first half of my interview with Sarah, the President of the largest LETS club in the US, Sarah talks about how a best friend saved her life.

Impact Series Pt 5: Stigma-Busting Activities + How You Can Erase Stigma Daily

Claire finishes her story from Pt 4. Now, she tells us about activities she's put on as Co-President of her LETS Club and students she's helped!

Impact Series Pt 4: How to Break Stigma Even If You Care What Others Think of You

Meet, Claire, a student who's Co-President of her college's LETS Club. What is LETS?

Impact Series Pt 3: Why Size Doesn't Matter When it Comes to Breaking Stigma!

Ever feel like you're the only one who cares about destroying stigma! Hear why you can have hope no matter where you are.