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Allies Knight Allies Community/Provider Database Provider Instructions Additional Community Resources Presentations For Parents Forms Tips For Helping Parents College Student Development Helping Students in Distress Making a Referral Psychological Emergencies Confidentiality Counseling Center Information Services Self Discovery Knights Active Minds Student Athletes Allies Knight Allies QPR - Suicide Prevention Training Email Outreach Request Form Join Listserv Campus Resources Self-Help Books Media Downloads Internet Resources Self-Assessments Coping with Tragedies Pre-Masters Pre-Doctoral Training What is Group Therapy? Groups Offered This Semester Overview of Services What is Counseling? Services at Rosen Emergency Services Home Welcome Hours and Location Confidentiality How to Make an Appointment FAQs Learning Objectives/Research	Active Minds is the only organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses, the organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community. Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses throughout North America. The Active Minds Vision To destigmatize mental health disorders by promoting open, enlightened discussion of mental health; and to create a better life for all who suffer. To capitalize on the energy and dedication of young adults in the fight against the stigma that surrounds mental health disorders, and to educate, enlighten, and empower all young adults to ensure their own mental health before it ever reaches a tragic stage. The ACTIVE MINDS at UCF Chapter Each Active Minds chapter plans campus-wide events that work to change the conversation about mental health. By promoting awareness and education, the organization aims to promote a dialogue around mental health, and create a comfortable environment for open discussion of mental health issues. The mission of each chapter is to: 1. Increase students' awareness of mental health issues 2. Provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness 3. Encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed 4. Serve as liaison between students and the mental health community If you are interested in becoming a member of the Active Minds at UCF Chapter, please contact Teresa Chmelir, Ph.D. at the UCF Counseling Center 407.823.2811

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