For an hour and a half, groups of students play games, color, and do a puzzle together as popcorn pops in the background, adding to the ambiance of their conversations as they take a break from their phones and have fun, all the while connecting on a more [Continue Reading »]
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What’s the club called? Active Minds How did it all begin? Several counselors wanted to do something where prevention, outreach and student input were a priority and came across information regarding the Active Minds club. What’s the mission? Active Minds is a national student-run organization designed to promote mental health [Continue Reading »]
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How did the club get started? Active Minds is a national student-run organization started by Alison Malmon after losing her brother to suicide. The Kirkwood Active Minds club was started in the spring of 2012 by the Kirkwood counseling staff in an effort to open up the conversation about [Continue Reading »]
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