Active Minds at UCSB

Active Minds at UCSB We are the UCSB chapter of the national organization, Active Minds. We are a student organization at UCSB called Active Minds. Active Minds, Inc.

Our mission is to reduce the stigma attached to mental health disorders and make getting help easier and more accepted. Active Minds is the nation's only student-based mental health advocacy program on college campuses. Dedicated to eradicating the stigma associated with mental illness, Active Minds members work to promote awareness and understanding of the issues on campuses nationwide. We know that mental health issues face thousands of students everyday, and we commit to doing everything we can on campus to bring attention and respect to the cause. was founded in 2001 by twenty year-old Alison Malmon, after the su***de of her only sibling - brother Brian Malmon - who had just taken a leave of absence from college.

Advocates Professor Panel is finally here!!! Don’t miss out on two UCSB professors discussing the current political clim...
11/15/2025

Advocates Professor Panel is finally here!!! Don’t miss out on two UCSB professors discussing the current political climate and how it may impact our mental health and the well-being of the community. Food and drinks will be provided! Can’t wait to see everyone there at Buchanan Hall 1910 this coming Tuesday from 6:30-8:30PM!:)

Happy Week 6 Gauchos! It’s election season again and so this week we’ll be talking about political anxiety! With everyth...
11/03/2025

Happy Week 6 Gauchos! It’s election season again and so this week we’ll be talking about political anxiety! With everything going on in our political environment, it is natural to feel overwhelmed, so we’ll be engaging in a group discussion about how to process this stress, and how to stay informed while taking time out for self-care. So join us Tuesday 11/4 @ 7pm! And this week we’ll be in a NEW ROOM: NORTH HALL 1111

This past week we celebrated Dia de los Mu***os by making Mexican hot chocolate and sharing Pan de Mu**to and Conchas. W...
11/03/2025

This past week we celebrated Dia de los Mu***os by making Mexican hot chocolate and sharing Pan de Mu**to and Conchas. We also engaged in a discussion about grief around this time of year, why we feel it and the different types out there, and how certain people and cultures celebrate grief. Thanks for coming this week, see you next week!

Hi Gauchos! Today we’re holding a flash bake sale at the Arbor Walkway from 10:30am-1:30pm. We’ll have cookies and brown...
10/30/2025

Hi Gauchos! Today we’re holding a flash bake sale at the Arbor Walkway from 10:30am-1:30pm. We’ll have cookies and brownies and more and only for $2-3! So if you’re walking to or from class or are just around the area, come say hi and pick up a sweat treat!

Happy Week 5 Gauchos! This week we will be discussing grief and celebrating Día de los Mu***os! Come with a friend and l...
10/27/2025

Happy Week 5 Gauchos! This week we will be discussing grief and celebrating Día de los Mu***os! Come with a friend and learn ways to deal with grief and honor our loved ones. Create papel picado, bring in your loved ones favorite food/snacks, and enjoy pan de mu**to and Mexican hot chocolate as we build a community celebrating love and healing. Can’t wait to see everyone this Tuesday in Girvetz 2127!!!

We’ve had a great and eventful last couple of meetings so far this quarter! Last week we talked about sleep disorders an...
10/23/2025

We’ve had a great and eventful last couple of meetings so far this quarter! Last week we talked about sleep disorders and how college can help disrupt our sleeping schedule and ways to build sleeping habits. Then we made versions of ourselves in pajamas with construction paper! Then this week we talked about stress management and ways to prioritize healthy relaxation more. To lift our spirits we had a balloon party and *attempted* to make stress balls. Thanks for coming everyone! See you next week!

Happy Week 4 Gauchos! This week we’ll be discussing stress and how we are affected by it in college, in life, and in our...
10/19/2025

Happy Week 4 Gauchos! This week we’ll be discussing stress and how we are affected by it in college, in life, and in our health. We’ll also be sharing tips and methods to help change our mindset to focus more on self care and relaxation and to help with that we’ll be making our own stress balls, and take part in a guided meditation! So join us this Tuesday @ 7pm in Girvetz 2127!

Happy Week 3 Gauchos! This week we will be discussing sleep disorders and sleep anxiety. Come learn tips and goals to im...
10/13/2025

Happy Week 3 Gauchos! This week we will be discussing sleep disorders and sleep anxiety. Come learn tips and goals to improve sleep especially as midterms are approaching. Bring your friends and make a fun pj craft activity! DONT FORGET TO WEAR YOUR FAV PJS!!! Join us Tuesday @ 7pm in Girvetz 2127.

Happy finals week gauchos! 🫶 Active Minds finished off week 10 of winter quarter with a productive study sesh!📝We got st...
03/14/2025

Happy finals week gauchos! 🫶 Active Minds finished off week 10 of winter quarter with a productive study sesh!📝We got studying in while socializing with friends, and sharing yummy snacks! 📚Good luck on finals, make sure to rest and take care, and we’ll see ya next quarter ;)

Happy week 10 gauchos! Did you know research shows that studying in groups can make you feel more confident and comforta...
03/10/2025

Happy week 10 gauchos! Did you know research shows that studying in groups can make you feel more confident and comfortable reaching academic goals? Get your finals study grind on with active minds this Tuesday for our study jam! We’ll be in SSMS RM 1007 from 7pm-11pm, stop by anytime for some yummy study snacks, relaxing vibes, and a nice place to work. All are welcome, bring a study buddy!☺️📚

This past Saturday we activated our minds on the chem lawn with a game of not-so-ultimate frisbee!🥏🤩We had fun in the su...
03/10/2025

This past Saturday we activated our minds on the chem lawn with a game of not-so-ultimate frisbee!🥏🤩We had fun in the sun while bringing together movement, mindfulness, and community🤝Stay tuned for more chances to move in the outdoors with Active Minds🏃‍♀️

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, this week we talk about the different options of therapy, what they focus on,...
03/07/2025

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, this week we talk about the different options of therapy, what they focus on, and how they help. We learned about various types such as CBT, DBT, EFT, Mindfulness-based Therapy, and many others. Then we concluded with an art therapy activity by drawing hearts and writing down what we are happy for. See you next week! 🎨🖌️

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Girvetz Hall Room 2123
Washington D.C., DC
20009

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7pm - 8pm

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