Allison Malmon– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 011 Allison MalmonAlison Malmon is founder and Executive Director of Active Minds, the leading organization mobilizing the next generation to change the conversation about mental health in America. She started the organization in 2003 shortly after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, following the suicide of her brother, Brian. With programs now at more than 800 high schools, colleges, and workplaces, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way it is valued across the country – and saving lives. Serving as Active Minds’ Executive Director ever since its founding, Alison has been profiled in Forbes, New York Times, CNN and more, and sits on the Advisory Councils for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Well Being Trust, in addition to being a wife and mom of three young girls.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Allison Malmon about her promotion of mental health awareness and her organization Active Minds. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why Allison started Active Minds and why she believes mental health awareness is so important.Her idea behind starting her organization to mobilize her generation to talk about mental health differently than her parents’ and her grandparents’ generation.Allison’s important information on where to seek help if one is going through a difficult situation and how to comfort and support them through that time. Connect with Allison:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://www.activeminds.org/about-us/our-team/alison-malmon/Twitter- @AlisonMalmonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/active_minds/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/activemindsincLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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