MINDS
Mental Issues and Needs of Duke Students
In 2004, the MINDS group was added to the Healthy Devil peer education program. These students were brought together by a common interest in mental health awareness.
The students in MINDS are dedicated to changing the mental health environment at Duke by encouraging open discussions about these issues. By providing outreach education and organizing special events like Sleep Awareness and Stress Management Week, MINDS works to:
- Promote awareness.
- Eliminate stigma.
- Educate regarding mental health issues.
- Provide information for support and resources.
Mission
The mission of MINDS is to promote positive mental health for Duke students; and to provide and support mental health advocacy on campus with committed certified peer educators, professional advisors, and other on-campus resources.
MINDS members serve as peer educators for the Duke community addressing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, stigma, sleep and the connection of these topics to other health and campus issues.Goals and Objectives
- To promote MINDS as a self sufficient, student led organization with SHC Health Promotion and CAPS staff serving as mentors, instructors and advisors.
- To raise awareness regarding mental health issues facing college students on campus and nationally, and to provide students with accurate information concerning mental health trends and treatment.
- To provide support for students with mental health concerns and be a resource for relevant information.
- To provide students with referral information and options for mental health services on campus.
- To conduct advocacy efforts focused on reducing stigma regarding mental illness and mental health treatment.
- To supplement available on campus mental health resources via programming and outreach.
- To be recognized as campus leaders, and have increased visibility around mental health issues on campus.