Fall 2025

Revived and expanded the chapter into a 530+ member network with 47 active members.
This semester, we revitalized our Active Minds chapter into a thriving 530+ member community, supported by 47 highly engaged active members. Together, we advanced campus-wide mental health advocacy through education, peer engagement, and stigma-reduction initiatives that fostered open, informed conversations about well-being.

Partnerships with Center for BrainHealth, The Harris Project, The Warren Center, and Good Molecules.
We established partnerships with leading mental health and wellness organizations to bring evidence-based programming and service initiatives to campus. Through bi-weekly service efforts, educational collaborations, and product donations, these partnerships directly supported and benefited over 100 students.

Directed large-scale outreach and awareness events reaching 1,500+ students.
Our chapter led and supported major campus events including World Mental Health Day, Homefest, Grateful To Be Me, Suicide Prevention Day, and the Domestic Violence Awareness Fair. These interactive events reached more than 1,500 students and combined research-informed resources with creative engagement to normalize mental health conversations.

Designed and presented research-based lessons at general meetings.
We developed and delivered two 20-minute research-based lessons during general meetings averaging 70 attendees. Each lesson translated cutting-edge neuroscience and mental health research into practical, evidence-based strategies students could apply to their daily lives.

Hosted expert guest speakers on mental well-being and suicide prevention.
The chapter hosted distinguished guest speakers, including UTSW MD Dr. Jatin Julakanti and suicide prevention advocate Carolina Reyes. These sessions expanded student access to expert-led mental health education while deepening understanding of prevention, resilience, and holistic well-being.

Organized awareness fundraisers and expanded funding and digital reach.
We organized research-based awareness fundraisers that raised over $200 to directly support advocacy initiatives. In total, we secured more than $1,000 in funding and significantly expanded our digital presence to 1,550+ followers and over 290,000 impressions.

Curated neuroscience-based content and centralized campus resources.
Throughout the semester, we curated and published daily neuroscience-based insights to promote evidence-informed mental wellness. We also designed and distributed over 200 brochures consolidating all free UTD mental health resources, increasing student awareness and accessibility.

We can't wait to see what next semester brings!