1 In 5 of Canadians Will Personally Experience A Mental Health Issue In Our Lifetime.
Mental Illness Affects Us Of All Ages, Educational, Income Levels, And Cultures.
Economic Cost Of The Issue Is An Estimated $50 Billion Per Year In Canada.
4,000 People Die Prematurely Each Year By Suicide In The Nation.
IT IS A COMMON IMPACT IN OUR COUNTRY.
Our Mission
To eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness by promoting awareness and understanding of issues on campus, and by bringing attention and respect to the cause.
Active Minds at York University
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to utilizing the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the focus is to develop and support chapters of student-run mental health awareness groups on campuses across North America.
The York U chapter of Active Minds is a rapidly growing network of students who are passionate about building a supportive and healthy community on our campus.
Our Events include:
