Active Minds at Carolina

Active Minds at Carolina Kristen partnered with the family of Eric Bryant, a UNC Law student who was lost to suicide in the spring of 2010.

Active Minds at Carolina is a service and advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness for and combating stigma against mental health issues on campus and in the community. Founded in 2010 by Kristen Stefureac, a UNC student who lost her mother to suicide, Active Minds is an officially recognized student organization of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Eric's family sought to raise awareness about the issue of suicide and mental health and thus, a chapter was established at our university. In honor of Eric's life and the lives of the 1,100 students who are lost to suicide every year, our organization seeks to bring attention to mental health issues through awareness events, service projects, and other activities involving the campus community. Some of our events include Send Silence Packing, National Day Without Stigma, National Depression Awareness Week, Self-Care Week, Cranium Care Carnival, as well as discussion panels, movie nights, and collaborative performances with UNC a cappella, spoken word groups, and other on-campus events to highlight the importance of mental health issues. We are a peer group under the umbrella of Counseling and Wellness services of Campus Health at our university. As such, Active Minds members receive training to be effective allies and advocates for students on campus who wish to learn more or seek services for mental-health related issues. Our goal is to foster a class of mindful and dedicated students who are committed to a world where individuals can seek help for mental health issues without fear of stigma or lack of access. We hope to achieve this goal through dialogue between students, staff, and community members, as well as through the various events we host each year. Please join us as a university community united against stigma. It is now time to change the conversation about mental health. Let us speak out against the stigma and !

We’re a peer-led mental health advocacy organization working to make campus a more open, supportive place. Come hang out...
11/15/2025

We’re a peer-led mental health advocacy organization working to make campus a more open, supportive place. Come hang out with us!!

Take a deep breath, slow down for a moment, and check in with your heart. 🩵What are three little things that made you sm...
11/14/2025

Take a deep breath, slow down for a moment, and check in with your heart. 🩵
What are three little things that made you smile today?
Feel free to share one! We’d love to celebrate it with you!!

GBM Reminder! We will be holding elections for the two open executive positions, we can’t wait to see you there 😊When: T...
11/08/2025

GBM Reminder! We will be holding elections for the two open executive positions, we can’t wait to see you there 😊
When: Tuesday, November 11, 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2424

If you are interested in applying for an executive position for the upcoming semester please use this QR code. The avail...
11/04/2025

If you are interested in applying for an executive position for the upcoming semester please use this QR code. The available positions are community co chair and publicity co chair. Or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/avt3m5um

GBM Reminder!When: Tuesday, October 28th, 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2424
10/25/2025

GBM Reminder!
When: Tuesday, October 28th, 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2424

Grab your friends and let’s get spooky!! 👻🎃 Join us for the Halloween Scavenger Hunt this coming Wednesday, October 29th...
10/23/2025

Grab your friends and let’s get spooky!! 👻🎃

Join us for the Halloween Scavenger Hunt this coming Wednesday, October 29th at 5 PM. We will meet in the Pit to start!

Trigger Warning: This episode features in depth conversations about su***de and mental health. Please listen with care.I...
10/20/2025

Trigger Warning: This episode features in depth conversations about su***de and mental health. Please listen with care.
In this episode of Active Minds, join us as we share our unfiltered stories of su***de, reflect on our own experiences with suicidal ideation, discuss the complex aftermath of attempts, and the moments in between. Our purpose here is to destigmatize su***de by having a conversation with honestly and without holding back. This is a testament to the fact that you are not alone in your experience.

Resources Mentioned: If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available!
    •    988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
    •    The Trevor Project: Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth at 1-866-488-7386
    •    Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
    •    UNC Students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) & Group Therapy Sessions
    •    Your Friends: It’s okay to reach out. Let them be there for you.
Spotify link in bio!

Join us as we continue our Active Minds Speaker Series featuring Dr. Rosa Li from UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neu...
10/12/2025

Join us as we continue our Active Minds Speaker Series featuring Dr. Rosa Li from UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience!

When: Oct 22 from 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2420

GBM Reminder!When: Tuesday, October 14th, 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2424
10/12/2025

GBM Reminder!
When: Tuesday, October 14th, 5–6 PM
Where: GSU 2424

It’s been a little while but we’re happy to bring back this series of ours to the Tar Heels! This time of year can be ch...
02/13/2023

It’s been a little while but we’re happy to bring back this series of ours to the Tar Heels! This time of year can be challenging for so many. One thing that gets overlooked is that words or negative assumptions of others from those we know can cut connections with people for the worse. May this post serve as a positive reminder to think about those you may have fallen out of contact with so that in the coming days and weeks we can all feel empowered to add even more kind people back into our circles!

As it says in the post, please feel free to DM us with any future topic suggestions. We hope everyone is taking care of themselves on this wellness day!!

Register for the Mental Health First Aid Training at https://unc.live/3TT1vPS!! The training takes place on Monday, Nove...
10/25/2022

Register for the Mental Health First Aid Training at https://unc.live/3TT1vPS!! The training takes place on Monday, November 7th and Wednesday, November 9th from 9am to 12pm.

If someone is suffering a heart attack or
other medical emergency, you offer first aid (and call 911!). What do you do if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or is developing a mental health problem?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training designed to help you develop basic skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis, respond to substance use disorders, and identify professional resources that can provide additional care.

Spirit Week is sadly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean our spirit has to! Today is all about community and we wan...
10/21/2022

Spirit Week is sadly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean our spirit has to! Today is all about community and we want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has been participating with us throughout the week. We hope you continue to share mental health resources, check in on your loved ones, and carry this spirit for the remainder of the year - and beyond! 💕

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