Active Minds UCF

🚨 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Join us in giving back at Knights Pantry while giving your mind a boost, too. Volunteering isn’t just about helping others, it can lower stress, improve mood, and create a sense of purpose and connection! 🧠

Take a break, do some good, and feel good doing it. 💛

📅 Thursday, April 23rd
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Knights Pantry

🔗 Link in bio to sign up!

🚨 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Join us for NAMIWalks with NAMI Central Florida as we support mental health awareness, connection, and hope in our community. 💙

Walk, volunteer, or just come be part of something bigger ✨

🗓 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 8 AM
📍 Cranes Roost Park
🔗 Link in bio to sign up + join team “Charge On”

Kick off Stress Less Week with us on Monday, April 20th for Build-A-Bouquet: Self-Worth Shop! 💐

During this event, you’ll choose flowers that represent different parts of yourself to make a bouquet that is uniquely YOU! You will then choose to either keep the bouquet as a reminder of your own self-worth or gift it to someone else to spread kindness! 💛

During the event, we’ll also be celebrating the outstanding fundraising we did as a team for our Out of the Darkness Walk with our very own Dessert Fest! We’ll have a FREE Dessert Bar during the event, so make sure to stop by for a sweet treat! 🍪

🗓️ Monday, April 20th
⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 TCH 221

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Take a break and prioritize your well-being at our Stress Less Fair 🌿

Join us for an afternoon of games, prizes, and the opportunity to connect with campus and community mental health resources. This event is designed to help you recharge, de-stress, and learn more about the support available to you. 💛

We hope to see you there! 🧠✨

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍Student Union Atrium



💙💚 Active Minds We Are ENOUGH

Join us this Monday at Blaze Pizza to support Active Minds! 🍕

Stop by, grab a bite, and help give back! Mention us at checkout or use our code when ordering online, and a portion of your order will support our mental health initiatives on campus! 🧠

📍 4100 N Alafaya Trl
⏰ 3–11 PM (Social Hours: 5–7 PM)

Come hang out during social hours or swing by anytime between 3-11 PM and show your support! 💛

Throughout the month of April we’ll be hosting a donation drive for University Behavioral Center! 💛

Swipe through to see some very important donation guidelines, how to access our Amazon Wishlist, and how to earn FREE Foxtail or Kelly’s at our Donation Social! 🍦 ☕️

Donations can be dropped off at any Active Minds or Psychological Society events during the month! 📦

How do we stay calm and deescalate when someone is in crisis? 🧘

Verbal de-escalation is a crucial communication strategy used to reduce the intensity of conflicts and potentially violent situations. This presentation, “Calming Conflicts with Words” explores the principles, techniques, and importance of verbal de-escalation across various professional settings. We’ll examine how effective dialogue can prevent physical confrontation, ensure safety, and lead to better outcomes in high-tension scenarios.

Presenters 🎤

✨ Gabe Fernandez - Community Liaison and Deescalation Trainer
✨ Phil Pollen - Marketing Representative and Retired Corporal + Hostage Negotiator

Don’t miss this valuable training and networking opportunity!

This event is a part of a week long celebration of psychology open to all students April 6-10!

🗓️ Thursday, April 9
⏰ 2:00-4:00 PM
📍 Student Union 223

Join us next Tuesday, April 7th for NAMI & Mental Health 101! 🧠

This informative presentation provides an overview of mental health, common mental illnesses, and the impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. Participants will learn about signs and symptoms, the importance of early intervention, and strategies to support mental wellness. The session also introduces NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), highlighting our programs, resources, and ways to get involved. Designed for anyone interested in increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health awareness. 🩵

🗓️ Tuesday, April 7th
⏰ 3 PM
📍 Student Union | Room 223

Join us next Tuesday, April 7th for NAMI & Mental Health 101! 🧠

This informative presentation provides an overview of mental health, common mental illnesses, and the impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. Participants will learn about signs and symptoms, the importance of early intervention, and strategies to support mental wellness. The session also introduces NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), highlighting our programs, resources, and ways to get involved. Designed for anyone interested in increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health awareness. 🩵

🗓️ Tuesday, April 7th
⏰ 3 PM
📍 Student Union | Room 223