The Active Minds organization at the University of Dubuque exists to advocate and help raise mental health awareness. In their short time since Rockford-native Tre Moss started the UD chapter of Active Minds in 2020, they have been integral in bringing attention to mental health issues. They spearheaded an initiative to have the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and crisis counseling information printed on the back of student ID cards. They even collaborate with the campus Life Services to provide mental health first aid training.

And this week, Anxious Ambition was THEIR guest! Justin visits with the UD Active Minds organization and talks about everything from his history with mental illness to dealing with those things as a student athlete, his time at Clarke University and Eastern Illinois University, and the healthy steps he took when he realized he needed help. You can find out more about them by going to

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