What is Active Minds at UTD?
Who are we?
Our mission at Active Minds UTD is to foster an open, supportive community that empowers students to prioritize their mental health and well-being.
We aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health through connection, education, and advocacy—creating a campus culture where seeking help is normalized, and every voice is heard.
2026 Cutting Edge Advocacy Award Winners!
"The Cutting Edge Advocacy Award is given to Active Minds chapters who embody creativity and innovation in providing mental health advocacy programming to their school communities."
Our Active Minds chapter was invited to attend Active Minds’ Hill Day + Mental Health Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together hundreds of young adults and mental health advocates from across the country to share ideas and advocate for meaningful change in mental health education, awareness, and policy.
As part of the first-ever Hill Day, we had the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill and meet with congressional representatives to discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health. Our chapter members spoke with representatives from Texas and Alabama about the importance of the Campus Lifeline Act (H.R. 8657) and the implementation of 988 on student IDs.
Visit https://activeminds.org/policy/ to learn more about the Campus Lifeline Act.
Scan the QR Codes below to learn more about the Cutting Edge Advocacy Award and our time at Capitol Hill!
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Stress Less Week!
The UTD Active Minds chapter was selected as 1 of 600+ Active Minds Chapters Nationwide to implement the national Stress Less Week initiative: delivering a series of high-impact programs during finals season focused on stress management, self-care, and community support.
Monday: April 20, 2026
In collaboration with Student Government, installed an interactive affirmation board in high-traffic campus locations. Students contributed over 300 encouraging messages, fostering peer support and collective resilience during finals season.
Tuesday & Wednesday: April 21-22, 2026
Hosted two consecutive fundraising tabling events, selling over 200 baked goods while raising awareness about stress management and mental health resources. These events created accessible entry points for conversation and engagement during a high-stress period.
Friday: April 24, 2026
Partnered with ShareTea Richardson to provide a structured, low-pressure study environment with discounted beverages. This initiative supported academic success while promoting balanced, health study habits during finals.
Thursday: April 23, 2026
Hosted a large-scale creative wellness event featuring tie-dye activities, free merchandise, and refreshments. With support from the Active Minds national team, the event encourages self-expression, stress relief, and community connection.
